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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Other Authors: Tugade, Michele M., editor (editor), Shiota, Michelle N., editor, Kirby, Leslie D. (Leslie Deneen), editor
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Guilford Press 2014.
Edition:1st ed
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798185806719
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Summary: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.
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781462514298