Evidence-Based Positive Psychological Interventions in Multi-Cultural Contexts
This volume presents clearly defined and described evidence-based positive psychology interventions (PPIs), which have been validated in multi-cultural contexts. It discusses validated PPIs which have been shown to have a significant impact in both clinic
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e-Based Positive Psychological Interventions in Multi-Cultural Contexts
Evidence-Based Positive Psychological Interventions in Multi-Cultural Contexts
Llewellyn Ellardus Van Zyl Sebastiaan Rothmann Sr.
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Editors Llewellyn Ellardus Van Zyl Department of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences Human Performance Management Group Eindhoven University of Technology Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Sebastiaan Rothmann Sr. Optentia Research Focus Area North-West University Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Optentia Research Focus Area North-West University Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
ISBN 978-3-030-20310-8 ISBN 978-3-030-20311-5 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20311-5
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In remembrance of Prof. Fons van de Vijver (1952–2019)
We dedicate this book to Prof. Alphonsius Josephus Rachel (Fons) van de Vijver, one of the fathers of Cross-cultural Psychology. Fons was an intellectual giant and an excellent teacher, well-known for his methodological expertise. He was a mentor to many students, academics and researchers and one of the most competent and helpful academic citizens.
Foreword
Unity and Diversity in Positive Psychology Fundamentally, we may assume that there are certain natural ways of living that foster well-being in all people, just as there seems to be in plants and all other animals. And if the conditions for thriving are present, flourishing may readily be expected. Thus, rather than being an exorbitant ambition directed toward some unrealistic utopia, a good life may be regarded as an indeed quite o
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