Character strengths represent core personal traits that enable individuals to thrive and contribute meaningfully to their communities. As a central theme within positive psychology, these strengths ...

Translational research is the application of basic science to practical problems. Long a mainstay in medicine, where it has been described as a bench to bedside approach, translational research is an ...

Since the introduction of positive psychology by Professor Martin Seligman at the turn of the century there has been an explosion of research published, interventions designed and case studies ...

The Positive Psychology Center of the University of Pennsylvania and the John Templeton Foundation have announced the recipients of the 2010 Templeton Positive Neuroscience Awards, $2.9 million given ...

Autism in Adulthood is the home for research and scholarship on the most pressing issues affecting adults on the autism spectrum, from emerging adulthood to later life. Positive psychology helps ...

The power of gratitude extends far beyond simple politeness. In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more ...

As we set out to achieve our biggest goals, many of us think of strategies that require sheer discipline, like staying up late, working longer hours, or creating rigorous schedules. Positive ...

Happiness is not about being cheerful all the time or having a perfect life. Psychology shows that genuinely happy people tend to share certain emotional habits that help them stay grounded, connected ...

Building resilience is essential to flourishing as a leader, especially as a current or aspiring CEO. I’ve written about the foundational factors for building resilience that have allowed my clients ...