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UG Psychology Reading Lists  PSY5010

Positive Psychology

All the reading and resources from your modules, all in one place

Reading List Category
Resource Type
Lesson

Lesson 1

Key Text eBook

Positive psychology: The science of wellbeing and…

by Carr, A.
Essential Resource Article

Positive psychology: An introduction

by Seligman, M. E. & Csikszentmihalyi, M
Essential Resource Video

Prof Seligman on PERMA

by Be Well Co
Essential Resource Video

Sonja Lyubomirsky: What Determines Happiness?

by Greater Good Science Center
Essential Resource Video

Dan Gilbert: The surprising science of happiness…

by Gilbert, D
Essential Resource Website

Buy experiences, not things

by Hamblin, J.
Essential Resource Article

Four myths about subjective well‐being

by Lucas, R. E., Dyrenforth, P. S., & Diener, E
Essential Resource eBook

Positive psychology: The basics

by Hart, R.
Essential Resource Video

Martin Seligman: The new era of positive…

by TED
Essential Resource Other

About Me Worksheet.

by PositivePsychology.com
Essential Resource Video

Robert Bilder: Redefine Happiness: The Brain…

by TED
Essential Resource Video

Pursuing Happiness with Richard Layard

by RSA
Essential Resource Article

Progress in measuring subjective well-being:…

by Krueger, A. B., & Stone, A. A
Essential Resource Website

PERMA Meter: Step 1 of 1

by Authentic Happiness,

Lesson 2

Key Text eBook

Positive psychology: The science of wellbeing and…

by Carr, A.
Essential Resource Article

The broaden–and–build theory of positive emotions

by Fredrickson, B. L
Essential Resource Website

VIA Character Strengths Survey & Character…

by VIA Institute on Character
Essential Resource Website

Good genes are nice, but joy is better

by Mineo, L.
Essential Resource Video

What makes a good life?

by Waldinger, R
Essential Resource Video

A Win-Win Approach to Personal and Business…

by TEDx Talks
Essential Resource Website

The Paradoxical Secret to Finding Meaning in Life

by Feldman, D. B.
Essential Resource Article

The meaning in life questionnaire: Assessing the…

by Steger, M. F. et al.
Essential Resource Article

The role of significance relative to the other…

by Martela, F., & Steger, M. F
Essential Resource Article

Toward a More PERMA(nent) Conceptualization of…

by Jimenez W. P. et al.
Essential Resource Article

Positive emotions and academic achievement

by Corradino, C., & Fogarty, K
Essential Resource Article

Progress in measuring subjective well-being:…

by Krueger, A. B., & Stone, A. A
Essential Resource eBook

Theory of planned behavior: New research

by Seyal, A. H., & Abd Rahman, M. N. (Eds.)
Essential Resource Article

Positive psychology interventions addressing…

by Gander, F., Proyer, R. T., & Ruch, W

Lesson 3

Key Text eBook

Positive psychology: The science of wellbeing and…

by Carr, A.
Essential Resource eBook

The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology

by Snyder, C. R. et al.
Essential Resource Article

Current recommendations on the selection of…

by VanderWeele, T. J. et al.
Essential Resource Other

Flourishing Measure.

by Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University
Essential Resource Article

What factors are associated with flourishing?…

by Schotanus-Dijkstra, M. et al.
Essential Resource Article

On the promotion of human flourishing

by VanderWeele, T. J
Essential Resource Audio

Pay Attention! It’s the Gateway to Your Experience

by The Oxford Mindfulness Podcast
Essential Resource Video

Mind full animation

by OxfordMindfulness
Essential Resource Article

Flourishing across Europe: Application of a new…

by Huppert, F. A., & So, T. T. C
Essential Resource Website

Questionnaire Center

by Authentic Happiness,
Essential Resource Article

The effect of flow state on EFL learners’…

by Amini, D., Ayari, S., & Amini, M
Essential Resource eBook

Second wave positive psychology: Embracing the…

by Ivtzan, I., Lomas, T., Hefferon, K., & Worth,
Essential Resource Video

Let's take a pause

by Oxford Mindfulness Foundation
Essential Resource Article

The effect of mindfulness training on athletes’…

by Aherne, C., Moran, A. P., & Lonsdale, C
Essential Resource Article

Take a moment to apologize: How and why…

by Rizvi, S. et al.
Essential Resource Video

Martin Seligman 'Flourishing - a new…

by Happiness & Its Causes
Essential Resource Article

Flourishing: An evolutionary concept analysis

by Agenor, C., Conner, N., & Aroian, K

Lesson 4

Key Text eBook

Positive psychology: The science of wellbeing and…

by Carr, A.
Essential Resource Article

Reliability and construct validity of the…

by Antunes, A. C., Caetano, A., & Pina e Cunha, M
Essential Resource Article

Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ):…

by Lupsa, D., & Virga, D
Essential Resource Video

Lucy Hone: 3 secrets of resilient people | TED…

by TED
Essential Resource eBook

The handbook of stress and health

by C. L. Cooper, & J. C. Quick (Eds.
Essential Resource Article

Examining the relationship between hope and…

by Blake, J., & Norton, C. L
Essential Resource Other

General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE).

by HRB National Drugs Library
Essential Resource Article

Measuring psychological capital: Construction and…

by Lorenz, T. et al.
Essential Resource Article

"False" hope

by Snyder, C. et al.
Essential Resource Article

Self-Efficacy Survey: A new assessment tool

by Panc, T., Mihalcea, A., & Panc, I
Essential Resource Article

Contributions of positive psychology to peace:…

by Cohrs, J. C. et al.
Essential Resource Article

Positive psychological capital: Beyond human and…

by Luthans, F., Luthans, K. W., & Luthans, B. C
Essential Resource Article

Psychological capital: Internal and external…

by Görgens-Ekermans, G., & Herbert, M
Essential Resource Website

Learn How to Make a Mind Map to Enhance…

by Mindmaps.com
Essential Resource Article

The efficacy of psychological capital…

by Song, R., Sun, N., & Song, X
Essential Resource Article

Toward a multicultural positive psychology:…

by Sandage, S. J., Hill, C., & Vang, H. C

Lesson 5

Key Text eBook

Positive psychology: The science of wellbeing and…

by Carr, A.
Essential Resource Article

Supernatural belief systems, mental health and…

by Kyei, J. J. et al.
Essential Resource Website

Analysis | The World Happiness Reports

by World Happiness Reports
Essential Resource Video

Positive Psychology

by Society for Personality and Social Psychology
Essential Resource Article

How WEIRD are positive psychology interventions?…

by Hendriks, T. et al.
Essential Resource Video

Martin Seligman: The new era of positive…

by TED
Essential Resource Article

A cross-cultural study of mental health beliefs…

by Sheikh, S., & Furnham, A.
Essential Resource Article

Cultural differences in psychosis: The role of…

by Mirza, A. et al.

Lesson 6

Key Text eBook

Positive psychology: The science of wellbeing and…

by Carr, A.
Essential Resource Article

Character strengths in the life domains of work,…

by Wagner, L., Pindeus, L., & Ruch, W.
Essential Resource Website

VIA Character Strengths Survey & Character…

by VIA Institute on Character
Essential Resource Article

Character strengths and positive youth development

by Park, N
Essential Resource Article

The resilience function of character strengths in…

by Shoshani, A., & Slone, M.
Essential Resource Other

3 Strengths Exercises for Helping Professionals.

by PositivePsychology.com
Essential Resource Video

Science of Character - VIA Institute

by VIAStrengths
Essential Resource Article

Positive parenting or positive psychology…

by Kyriazos, T. A., & Stalikas, A
Essential Resource Article

Character strengths in fifty-four nations and the…

by Park, N., Peterson, C., & Seligman, M. E
Essential Resource Website

Character Strengths in the Workplace and…

by VIA Institute on Character
Essential Resource Article

Putting positive psychology to work in…

by Money, K., Hillenbrand, C., & Da Camara, N
Essential Resource Website

Character Strengths and Health, Wellness, and…

by VIA Institute on Character
Essential Resource Article

The decoding of the human spirit: A synergy of…

by Niemiec, R. M., Russo-Netzer, P., & Pargament, K. I.

Lesson 7

Key Text eBook

Positive psychology: The science of wellbeing and…

by Carr, A.
Essential Resource Article

A parent intervention with a growth mindset…

by Rowe, M. L., & Leech, K. A.
Essential Resource Article

Growing a growth mindset: Characterizing how and…

by Limeri, L. B. et al.
Essential Resource Article

How firm are the foundations of mind-set theory?…

by Burgoyne, A. P., Hambrick, D. Z., & Macnamara, B. N
Essential Resource Video

Angela Lee Duckworth: Grit: The power of passion…

by TED
Essential Resource Article

Does a growth mindset enable successful aging?…

by Heslin, A., Burnette, J. L., & Ryu, N. G
Essential Resource Article

What can be learned from growth mindset…

by Yeager, D. S., & Dweck, C. S
Essential Resource Article

Development and validation of the Short Grit…

by Duckworth, A. L., & Quinn, D
Essential Resource Article

The role of grit in health care management skills…

by Traino, K. A. et al.
Essential Resource Article

Grit in the path to e-learning success

by Aparicio, M., Bacao, F., & Oliveira, T
Essential Resource Website

About Character Lab: Our mission is to advance…

by Character Lab
Essential Resource Video

Carol Dweck: The power of believing that you can…

by TED
Essential Resource Article

Growth mindset of anxiety buffers the link…

by Schroder, H. S. et al.
Essential Resource Website

Grit: Passion and perseverance for long-term…

by Character Lab
Essential Resource Article

Achieving grit through the growth mindset.

by Pueschel, A., & Tucker, M. L.

Lesson 8

Key Text eBook

Positive psychology: The science of wellbeing and…

by Carr, A.
Essential Resource eBook

Positive psychology in practice

by Joseph, S. (Ed.)
Essential Resource Other

Practice Guidelines: Third edition

by Professional Practice Board of the British Psychological Society
Essential Resource eBook

Mindfulness, acceptance, and positive psychology

by Kashdan, T. B. & Ciarrochi, J.
Essential Resource Article

Caring for the caregivers: Evaluation of the…

by Delaney, M. C
Essential Resource eBook

Handbook of positive psychology in schools

by Furlong, M. J., Gilman, R. & Huebner, E. S.

Lesson 9

Key Text eBook

Positive psychology: The science of wellbeing and…

by Carr, A.
Essential Resource eBook

Positive Psychology in Racial and Ethnic Groups

by Chang, E. C. et al.
Essential Resource Video

The path to less stress? Strategic pessimism. |…

by Big Think
Essential Resource eBook

Positive psychology in practice

by Joseph, S. (ed.)
Essential Resource Video

How Existential Psychology differs from Positive…

by Wong, T. P
Essential Resource Article

Positive psychology: Past, present, and (possible…

by Linley, A. et al.
Essential Resource Video

Emily Esfahani Smith: There's more to life…

by TED
Essential Resource Article

Toward a multicultural positive psychology:…

by Sandage, S. J., Hill, C., & Vang, H. C
Essential Resource Video

Jessie Charles: Positive Psychology | TED Talk

by TED
Essential Resource Article

Third wave positive psychology: Broadening…

by Lomas, T. et al.
Essential Resource eBook

Second wave positive psychology: Embracing the…

by Ivtzan, I., Lomas, T., Hefferon, K., & Worth,
Essential Resource Video

The Negative Side of Positive Thinking

by BrainCraft
Essential Resource Video

Christina Costa: How gratitude rewires your brain…

by TED

Lesson 10

Key Text eBook

Positive psychology: The science of wellbeing and…

by Carr, A.
Essential Resource Video

Self Report Inventories: The pros and cons

by Psy vs. Psy
Essential Resource eBook

Positive psychology: An international perspective

by Kostić, A. & Chadee, D. (eds.)
Essential Resource eBook

Flourish: A new understanding of happiness and…

by Seligman, M.
Essential Resource Article

Third wave positive psychology: Broadening…

by Lomas, T. et al.

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