Positive psychology

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Positive psychology is the scientific study of conditions and processes that contribute to positive psychological states (e.g., contentment, joy), well-being, positive relationships, and positive institutions. Positive psychology emerged in the 1990s in response to psychopathology, also known as "negative psychology." Positive psychology became more widespread as a new domain of psychology in 1998 when American Psychological Association (APA) president and University of Pennsylvania professor, Martin Seligman, chose it as the theme of the national convention. Positive psychology studies the average individual, including their functioning, optimal experience, and overall well-being. It builds on the humanistic movement of Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers, which encourages an emphasis on happiness, well-being, and purpose. Positive psychology largely relies on concepts from the Western philosophical tradition, such as the Aristotelian concept of eudaimonia, which is typically rendered in English...

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