Handbook of positive emotions

This authoritative handbook reviews the breadth of current knowledge about positive emotions: their nature, functions, and consequences for individuals and society. Specific emotions are analyzed in depth, including happiness, pride, romantic love, compassion, gratitude, awe, challenge, and hope. Ma...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Tugade, Michele M., editor (editor), Shiota, Michelle N., editor, Kirby, Leslie D. (Leslie Deneen), editor
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Guilford Press 2014.
Edición:1st ed
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Sumario:This authoritative handbook reviews the breadth of current knowledge about positive emotions: their nature, functions, and consequences for individuals and society. Specific emotions are analyzed in depth, including happiness, pride, romantic love, compassion, gratitude, awe, challenge, and hope. Major theoretical perspectives are presented and cutting-edge research methods explained. The volume addresses neurobiological and physiological aspects of positive emotions as well as their social and intrapersonal contexts. Implications for physical health, coping, and psychopathology are explored, as are connections to organizational functioning and consumer behavior.
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781462514298