Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Jan. 7, 2022
Critics
of
positive
psychology
have
questioned
the
validity
psychological
assessment
measures
(PPAMs),
which
negatively
affects
credibility
and
public
perception
discipline.
Psychometric
evaluations
PPAMs
shown
that
various
instruments
produce
inconsistent
factor
structures
between
groups/contexts/times
frames,
their
predictive
is
questionable,
popular
are
culturally
biased.
Further,
it
would
seem
researchers
prioritize
date-model-fit
over
measurement
quality.
To
address
these
analytical
challenges,
more
innovative
robust
approaches
toward
validation
evaluation
required
to
enhance
discipline's
advance
science.
Exploratory
Structural
Equation
Modeling
(ESEM)
has
recently
emerged
as
a
promising
alternative
overcome
some
challenges
by
incorporating
best
elements
from
exploratory-
confirmatory
analyses.
ESEM
still
relatively
novel
approach,
estimating
models
in
statistical
software
packages
can
be
complex
tedious.
Therefore,
purpose
this
paper
provide
novice
with
practical
tutorial
on
how
estimate
convenient
online
tool
for
Mplus.
Specifically,
we
aim
demonstrate
use
through
an
illustrative
example
using
instrument:
Mental
Health
Continuum-SF.
By
MHC-SF
example,
(a)
brief
overview
(and
different
models/approaches),
(b)
guidelines
estimate,
compare,
report,
interpret
ESEM,
(c)
step-by-step
run
analyses
Mplus
De
Beer
Van
Zy
syntax
generator.
The
results
study
highlight
value
above
traditional
approaches.
also
implications
measuring
mental
health
MHC-SF,
illustrating
bifactor
Model
fits
data
significantly
better
than
any
other
theoretical
model.
The Journal of Positive Psychology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 30
Published: Feb. 23, 2023
The
purpose
of
this
systematic
literature
review
was
to
explore
the
current
critiques
and
criticisms
positive
psychology
provide
a
consolidated
view
main
challenges
facing
third
wave
research.
identified
32
records
that
posed
117
unique
various
areas
discipline.
These
could
be
grouped
into
21
categories
through
conventional
content
analysis,
culminating
in
six
overarching
themes
or
'broad
criticisms/critiques'.
findings
suggested
(a)
lacked
proper
theorizing
conceptual
thinking,
(b)
problematic
as
far
measurement
methodologies
were
concerned,
(c)
seen
pseudoscience
evidence
had
poor
replication,
(d)
novelty
self-isolated
itself
from
mainstream
psychology,
(e)
decontextualized
neoliberalist
ideology
caused
harm,
(f)
capitalistic
venture.
We
briefly
reflect
on
highlight
opportunities
these
present.
The Journal of Positive Psychology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(3), P. 510 - 529
Published: May 8, 2023
One
of
the
most
recent
influential
constructs
based
on
positive
psychology
is
PERMA,
a
framework
that
articulates
five
major
building
blocks
contribute
to
well-being:
emotions,
engagement,
relationships,
meaning,
and
accomplishment.
In
2020,
4
additional
were
added
–
physical
health,
mindset,
environment,
economic
security
expanding
into
PERMA+4
describe
9
well-being
functioning.
The
purpose
this
systematic
review
determine
if
empirical
evidence
supports
assertion
PERMA
are
strongly
associated
predictive
While
strong
associations
found
in
review,
published
research
was
be
correlational,
cross-sectional,
variety
self-report
surveys.
Implications
recommendations
for
future
using
rigorous
experimental
designs
as
well
opportunities
improving
measurements
discussed.
International journal of organizational analysis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Purpose
This
study
aims
to
identify
current
trends
in
flourishing-at-work
(FAW)
research,
highlight
significant
gaps
the
literature
and
guide
future
research
directions
this
important
area.
Design/methodology/approach
adopts
a
framework-based
systematic
review
(SLR)
approach,
focusing
on
established
theories,
contexts
methods
antecedents,
decisions
outcomes
framework.
The
utilization
of
Web
Science
Scopus
databases
ensures
inclusion
high-quality,
peer-reviewed
articles,
adhering
Scientific
Procedures
Rationales
for
Systematic
Literature
Reviews
Findings
found
FAW.
summarized
are
reported
using
Miles
taxonomy
gaps.
Practical
implications
Organizations
can
enhance
employee
well-being
by
addressing
identified
gaps,
implementing
tailored
practices
fostering
supportive
cultures.
Originality/value
To
best
authors’
knowledge,
is
first
represent
SLR
holistic
construct,
Using
rigorous
methodology
comprehensive
databases,
our
offers
valuable
unique
insights,
significantly
enhancing
scholarly
understanding
The Journal of Positive Psychology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(4), P. 699 - 711
Published: Sept. 12, 2023
Positive
Organisational
Psychology
(POP)
has
experienced
significant
growth
in
the
past
two
decades,
contributing
to
our
understanding
of
work-related
well-being
and
performance.
However,
discipline
is
now
on
cusp
a
new
wave
research
innovation
that
may
reshape
its
discourse.
This
paper
introduces
concept
'Positive
2.0'
(POP
2.0)
as
an
evidence-based,
data-driven
field
utilizes
technological
advancements
human-centred
design
understand
enhance
positive
characteristics
individuals,
organisations,
society
for
optimal
psychological
functioning,
wellbeing,
The
begins
with
overview
POP's
emergence,
highlighting
key
exploring
factors
behind
rapid
declining
relevance.
We
then
conceptualize
POP
2.0,
outline
defining
features,
advocate
broader
scope,
expanded
focal
audience,
enhanced
methodologies,
transformative
role
shifts
practitioners.
conclude
by
outlining
opportunities,
challenges
perspectives
next
innovative
research.
Psych,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(1), P. 356 - 375
Published: March 5, 2024
In
promoting
career
sustainability,
psychological
theories
historically
have
informed
human
resource
management
(HRM)
development—three
assessment
directions
are
among
them:
work-related
flow,
happiness
promotion,
and
appraising
PERMA
(Positive
Emotions,
Engagement,
Relationships,
Meaning,
Accomplishment)
factors.
Csikszentmihalyi’s
flow
represents
an
optimally
challenging
process.
Happiness
promotion
strives
to
maintain
a
pleased
satisfaction
with
the
current
experience.
measurable
positive
factors
constituting
well-being.
Reliable
validated,
experience
of
has
been
found
determine
sustainability
in
contrast
more
often
investigated
ascertainment
or
identifying
Career
research
inform
HRM
development
is
its
infancy.
Therefore,
publishers’
commitment
provides
integrity.
Given
MDPI’s
uniquely
founding
concern,
journal
articles
were
searched
keywords
“flow,
Csikszentmihalyi,
work”,
excluding
those
pertaining
education,
health,
leisure,
marketing,
non-workers,
spirituality,
utilization
achieve
sustainability.
Of
628
returns,
28
reports
included
for
potential
assessment.
Current
studies
on
ultimately
represented
three
results.
These
provide
insight
into
successful,
methods
develop
Consequently,
advised
investigate
practices
assessing
encouraging
employees’
engagement
aim
ensuring
Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: March 7, 2024
Abstract
Based
on
the
related
literature,
both
self-evaluation
(SE)
and
reflective
thinking
(RT)
play
an
important
role
in
English
language
learning
among
EFL
learners.
Therefore,
this
study,
effects
of
SE
RT
growth
mindfulness,
resilience,
academic
well-being
Saudi
Arabian
students
were
compared.
Ninety-six
intermediate
selected
based
convenience
sampling
method
order
to
accomplish
goal,
they
divided
into
three
groups:
two
experimental
groups
(EGs)
one
control
group
(CG).
Three
questionnaires
then
distributed
assess
participants’
well-being,
progress
resilience
prior
instruction.
After
that,
CG
was
instructed
conventionally,
while
EG
treated
using
other
utilizing
activities.
The
aforementioned
surveys
re-administered
as
study
post-tests
following
a
21-session
treatment,
results
analyzed
One-way
ANOVA
Tukey
testing.
study’s
findings
showed
that
EGs
conducted
better
than
post-tests.
Additionally,
outcomes
supported
equivalent
benefits
for
development
students’
wellbeing,
mindfulness.
implications
eventually
prepared
scholars,
instructors,
students,
stakeholders.
Frontiers in Psychology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: May 26, 2022
In
the
former
20
years,
professional
identity
has
arisen
as
a
different
study
domain
in
area
of
language
instruction
and
education.
Educators'
frames
educators'
explanation
their
functions,
academic
changes,
alterations
syllabi,
class
exercises,
utilization
approaches
strategies,
connection
to
other
problems
setting.
Also,
well-being
is
one
elements
which
its
influence
with
are
noted
various
studies.
However,
roles
development
have
not
been
examined;
hence,
this
review
literature
aimed
investigate
role
these
constructs
regarded
noteworthy
aspect
teacher
quality.
nutshell,
some
implications
proposed
for
scholastic
stakeholders.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 1284 - 1284
Published: Feb. 3, 2024
Well-being
is
one
of
the
pillars
positive
psychology,
which
known
to
have
effects
not
only
on
personal
and
professional
lives
individuals
but
also
teams
organizations.
Understanding
promoting
individual
well-being
essential
for
staff
health
long-term
success,
current
tools
assessing
subjective
rely
time-consuming
surveys
questionnaires,
limit
possibility
providing
real-time
feedback
needed
raise
awareness
change
behavior.
This
paper
proposes
a
framework
understanding
process
non-verbal
communication
in
teamwork,
using
video
data
identify
significant
predictors
teamwork.
It
relies
acquisition
technologies
state-of-the-art
artificial
intelligence
extract
individual,
relative,
environmental
characteristics
from
panoramic
video.
Statistical
analysis
applied
each
time
series,
leading
generation
dataset
125
features,
are
then
linked
PERMA
(Positive
Emotion,
Engagement,
Relationships,
Meaning,
Accomplishments)
developed
context
psychology.
Each
pillar
model
evaluated
as
regression
or
classification
problem
machine
learning
algorithms.
Our
approach
was
case
study,
where
80
students
collaborated
20
week
team
task
face-to-face
setting.
enabled
us
formulate
several
hypotheses
identifying
factors
influencing
These
promising
results
point
interesting
avenues
research,
instance
fusing
different
media
