The critiques and criticisms of positive psychology: A systematic review

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.

Language: Английский

---

PERMA+4: A Framework for Work-Related Wellbeing, Performance and Positive Organizational Psychology 2.0

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Jan. 24, 2022

A growing body of empirical evidence suggests that positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishments (PERMA) may be a robust framework for the measurement, management development wellbeing. While original PERMA made great headway in past decade, its theoretical limitations were recently identified critiqued. In response, Seligman clarified value as not theory wellbeing called further research to expand construct. To into organizational contexts, recent meta-analyses systematic literature reviews showed physical health, mindset, work environments economic security could seen essential contextually relevant building blocks work-related are therefore prime candidates use within contexts. Through expanding with these four factors, new holistic approach performance was born: PERMA+4. As such, purpose this brief perspective paper is provide conceptual overview PERMA+4 which extends beyond predominant componential thinking discipline. Specifically, we aim do so by providing: (1) historical wellbeing, (2) performance, (3) supporting usefulness PERMA+4, (4) charting course second wave psychological research.

Language: Английский

---

When and how to use set‐exploratory structural equation modelling to test structural models: A tutorial using the R package lavaan

British Journal of Mathematical and Statistical Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 77(3), P. 459 - 476

Published: Feb. 15, 2024

Abstract Exploratory structural equation modelling (ESEM) is an alternative to the well‐known method of confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). ESEM mainly used assess quality measurement models common factors but can be efficiently extended test models. However, may not best option in some model specifications, especially when are involved, because full flexibility could result technical difficulties estimation. Thus, set‐ESEM was developed accommodate balance between full‐ESEM and CFA. In present paper, we show examples where should rather than full‐ESEM. Rather relying on a simulation study, provide two applied using real data that included OSF repository. Additionally, code needed run free R package lavaan make paper practical. Set‐ESEM outperform their CFA‐based counterparts terms goodness fit realistic correlation, hence path coefficients empirical examples. several instances, effects were non‐significant (i.e., attenuated) become larger significant model, suggesting generate more accurate parameters and, hence, lower Type II error rate.

Language: Английский

---

Embarrassment in English language classrooms

Studies in Second Language Acquisition, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 24

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

Abstract This study is designed to understand embarrassment in the second/foreign language (L2) context. Following a mixed-method design, Phase 1, sample of 141 tertiary-level Austrian English learners were asked write narrative about their experiences learning histories. Analyzing narratives showed that L2 multidimensional construct frequently experienced by range learners. In 2, we developed and validated an classroom speaking (L2CSE) scale among 402 international drawing on literature analysis narratives. Data best represented bifactor exploratory structural equation model, capturing both general specific aspects embarrassment. We found supportive environment fostering growth mindset can decrease risk As expected, was negative predictor willingness communicate self-perceived proficiency. These initial findings suggest could be important influential emotion context which requires further research.

Language: Английский

---

Dimensionality and Psychometric Properties of the Chinese Version of the Psychological Capital Questionnaire Short Form (CPCQ-12): Is PsyCap a Single-Factor, Four-Factor, Higher-Order, or Bifactor Construct?

International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 10(1)

Published: Jan. 24, 2025

Language: Английский

---

Quantum-Inspired Latent Variable Modeling in Multivariate Analysis

Stats, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 8(1), P. 20 - 20

Published: Feb. 28, 2025

Latent variables play a crucial role in psychometric research, yet traditional models often struggle to address context-dependent effects, ambivalent states, and non-commutative measurement processes. This study proposes quantum-inspired framework for latent variable modeling that employs Hilbert space representations, allowing questionnaire items be treated as pure or mixed quantum states. By integrating concepts such superposition, interference, probabilities, the captures cognitive behavioral phenomena extend beyond capabilities of classical methods. To illustrate its potential, we introduce quantum-specific metrics—fidelity, overlap, von Neumann entropy—as complements correlation-based measures. We also outline machine-learning pipeline using complex real-valued neural networks handle amplitude phase information. Results highlight capacity reveal order responses, multimodal distributions remain elusive standard approaches. broadens multivariate analysis theoretical methodological toolkit, offering dynamic context-sensitive perspective on constructs while inviting further empirical validation diverse research settings.

Language: Английский

---

Grand Challenges for Positive Psychology: Future Perspectives and Opportunities

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: May 26, 2022

SPECIALTY GRAND CHALLENGE article Front. Psychol., 26 May 2022Sec. Positive Psychology Volume 13 - 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.833057

Language: Английский

---

Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture 2.0 – Brazilian version

BMC Health Services Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: Jan. 14, 2023

Patient safety culture concerns the values, beliefs and standards shared by an organisation's health staff other personnel which influence their care provision actions conduct. Several countries have made a priority of strengthening patient to improve quality care. In this direction, measuring through validated instruments is strategy applied worldwide. The purpose study was adapt transculturally validate HSOPSC 2.0 Brazilian Portuguese hospital context in Brazil.

Language: Английский

---

Iranian adaptation of the Epistemic Trust, Mistrust, and Credulity Questionnaire (ETMCQ): Validity, reliability, discriminant ability, and sex invariance

Brain and Behavior, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(3)

Published: March 1, 2024

Abstract Introduction Epistemic trust, or trust in transmitted knowledge, has been proposed as a critical factor psychopathology and psychotherapy. This study aimed at evaluating the psychometric properties of Trust, Mistrust, Credulity Questionnaire (ETMCQ) Iran. Method Data were collected from 906 participants. Along with ETMCQ, measures mentalizing, mindfulness, perspective‐taking, attachment, emotion dysregulation, borderline personality disorder administered. Confirmatory analysis exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM) used to determine factorial structure. Results The ESEM model showed an acceptable fit outperformed confirmatory model. A 14‐item version ETMCQ was retained after examining item performance. Our findings also established criterion‐related validity for mistrust credulity, internal consistency discriminant power credulity detecting positive screens disorder, measurement invariance across sexes. Conclusion provides evidence cross‐cultural applicability ETMCQ. Nonetheless, subscale require particular attention future research.

Language: Английский

---

The General Academic Self-Efficacy Scale: Psychometric Properties, Longitudinal Invariance, and Criterion Validity

Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 40(6), P. 777 - 789

Published: May 25, 2022

Academic self-efficacy (ASE) refers to a student’s global belief in his/her ability master the various academic challenges at university and is an essential antecedent of wellbeing performance. The five-item General Self-Efficacy Scale (GASE) showed promise as short concise measure for overall ASE. However, its validity reliability outside Scandinavia limited. Therefore, this paper aimed investigate psychometric properties, longitudinal invariance, criterion GASE within sample students (Time 1: n = 1056 & Time 2: 592) USA Western Europe. results that unidimensional factorial model ASE fitted data well was reliable invariant across time. Further, established by finding positive relationship with task performance different time stamps. can be used valid general

Language: Английский

---