Efnisyfirlit

• Cover Page
• Half Title Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• The authors
• Acknowledgements
• Preface: A new beginning
• About this book
• Part A Introduction
  • Foundations for a brighter future
    • The potential that positive psychology offers
    • Wellbeing matters
    • What kind of world do we want to live in?
    • The psychological foundations of wellbeing
      • Principles for psychological wellbeing
        • 1 Feeling connected to others
        • 2 Having a sense of autonomy
        • 3 Feeling competent
        • 4 Paying attention to what's going well
        • 5 Having a sense of meaning
      • Core capabilities
        • 1 Open mind – mindful awareness
        • 2 Open heart – kindness and compassion
        • 3 Clear thinking – informed appraisal
      • Wise action
    • In summary
    • Key sources
• Part B What makes for a good life?
  • Chapter 1 Childhood
    • How we raise children matters for universal wellbeing
    • From birth to adolescence
      • First experiences of life
      • The early years
      • Middle childhood: becoming part of a social world
        • Learning values
      • Adolescence
        • Growing ‘good’ men
        • Neurodiversity
    • Families that enable children – and the future – to flourish
    • Examples of positive action
    • Hope and optimism
    • Key sources
  • Chapter 2 Education
    • Why and how is education important for wellbeing?
    • What do we need to learn?
    • The fundamental elements of education
      • The formal curriculum
      • Pedagogy & teaching approaches
      • The learning environment
      • An alternative education to build a thriving future
      • What students need to learn
      • How students might learn
      • An optimal environment in which to learn
    • Hope and optimism
    • Key sources
  • Chapter 3 Work
    • Why work matters for wellbeing
    • Wellbeing is good for work
    • What makes work good for wellbeing?
    • Wellbeing is a corporate social responsibility
    • The psychological principles at work
      • 1 Feeling connected to others
      • 2 Autonomy and the importance of managers
      • 3 Feeling competent
      • 4 Emotionally positive work environments
      • 5 Meaning at work
    • People management processes
    • The science of wellbeing and the future of work
    • Key sources
  • Chapter 4 Ageing
    • Why think about ageing?
      • Capability and ageing
      • Happiness and ageing
      • Health, wealth and longevity
    • Social challenges in ageing well
      • Retirement
      • Loneliness
      • Social attitudes
    • Positive ageing
      • Preparing for new priorities
      • The older worker
      • Intergenerational care
      • With design in mind
      • The bigger picture
    • Going forward
    • Key sources
• Part C The foundations of everyday flourishing
  • Chapter 5 Relationships
    • Why are positive relationships so important for wellbeing?
    • A positive sense of self
    • Positioning others
    • Learning about relationships
    • ASPIRE to positive relationships
      • Agency
      • Safety
      • Positivity
      • Inclusion
      • Respect
      • Equity
    • Hope and aspiration
    • Ideas for action
    • Key sources
  • Chapter 6 Health
    • Towards positive health
    • Both physical and mental health matter
    • How much does health depend on our healthcare system?
    • Individual factors that influence health
      • Body and mind always interact
        • Managing stress and pain
        • Mindfulness and compassion as foundations of physical and mental health
    • Social determinants of health
    • A whole of society approach to health
      • Co-creating health
    • Creating health for all
    • Ideas for action
    • Key sources
  • Chapter 7 Community
    • What is community?
    • Why community matters
      • Community building
    • The vulnerability of communities in today's world
    • Family and community
    • The impact of external forces on community cohesion
    • Building flourishing communities from inside and out
      • Community begins at home – and in the neighbourhood
      • Achieving flourishing communities
    • Conclusion
    • Key sources
  • Chapter 8 Leisure
    • Why is leisure important for wellbeing?
    • Do we have time for leisure?
    • Is all leisure good for us?
    • What does positive psychology research say about leisure?
      • Active and passive leisure: Context matters
        • Sport and physical activity
        • Creativity and the arts
        • Music
      • Being in nature
        • Volunteering
        • Do it now!
    • Key sources
• Part D The world around us
  • Chapter 9 Media
    • Why media matters
    • Eyes wide open
    • Reclaiming the media we want and need
    • Aspiration and action
      • What is needed for successful community media?
    • Going forward: being media
    • Key sources
  • Chapter 10 Society
    • What makes for a good society?
    • What gets in the way of a society where everyone can flourish?
    • What can positive psychology offer?
      • Social connection
      • Self-determination
      • Building on what's working
    • Building better societies
      • Fairness: equality versus equity
      • Addressing discrimination?
      • Feeling safe
      • Positive criminology
      • Empowerment of women
      • Increasing employment prospects
    • Aspiration and hope
    • Key sources
  • Chapter 11 Economics
    • Economics and wellbeing
    • Wealth and wellbeing
    • What can be done to promote change?
    • Paying for change
    • How do we get there?
    • Good practice and hope
      • Employee-owned businesses
      • Ethical banking and social investment
    • Taking action
    • Key sources
  • Chapter 12 Politics
    • Why is politics important for wellbeing?
    • Some political systems are more conducive to flourishing
    • How can politics promote wellbeing?
    • How can wellbeing promote better politics?
      • What would positive politics look like?
      • Positive political communication
      • Grassroots politics
    • Making change happen
      • Changing the voting system
      • Involving citizens in policy and decision-making
    • Key sources
  • Chapter 13 Environment
    • Why is the environment important for wellbeing?
    • How physical surroundings affect our wellbeing
      • The natural environment
      • The built environment
      • The global environment
    • How positive psychology can contribute to a flourishing environment
    • Financial case for sustainability
    • Reasons to be hopeful
      • Successful and scalable sustainability projects
      • Learnings from COVID-19
    • Can indigenous thinking save the world?
    • Young people are the future
    • Key sources
• Part E Conclusion
  • Making choices for a brighter future
    • Facing the future together
    • Hope from silver linings
    • From Me to We and what we share
    • Choosing wise action
    • Key sources
• Index

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