Exploring how positive psychology can transform modern organizations, this book integrates cutting-edge research and applied practice from positive psychology and organizational science. Global experts present evidence-based insights on leadership, culture, inclusion, feedback, wellbeing and flourishing at work.
Contributing authors trace the evolution of positive psychology from individual happiness toward systemic, ethical and inclusive approaches to organizational thriving. Chapters introduce new models and tools that bridge science and application, including the Donaldson Flourishing Index, the 5Cs Model and Job Crafting for Inclusion. The book also addresses emerging challenges such as artificial intelligence, constructive dialogue across differences and the ethics of workplace design.
Advances in Positive Psychology Research in the Workplace is an essential resource for students and academics in positive psychology, social psychology, organizational psychology, positive organizational scholarship, and human resource management. It is also a useful tool for practitioners seeking evidence-informed strategies for thriving workplaces.
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Wow! What a great, timely book for the positive approach. The chapters are historically accurate, super comprehensive, cutting-edge, and forward-thinking. The book as a whole comes off as a must read for those already familiar/die-hard advocates or for those just wanting to learn about the positive approach. Also, readers may find selected chapters of particular value in meeting the well-being challenges facing current and future workplaces. -- Fred Luthans, University of Nebraska, USA and Former President, Academy of Management Gaffaney and Donaldson have produced a volume that is a must-read for those interested in positive psychology, positive interventions, positive organizations, positive methods, and positive institutions. It provides a brief but comprehensive review of the field, and it effectively addresses critiques of positive psychology at work. It is an outstanding resource of theory and methods for students, researchers, practitioners, and consultants. -- Kim Cameron, University of Michigan, USA
Contents
1 Introduction to positive psychology in the workplace 1
Jaclyn Gaffaney and Stewart I. Donaldson
PART I FOUNDATIONS OF WORKPLACE FLOURISHING
2 Eudaimonia at work: Integrating virtue ethics and human
development into organizational life 23
Andrew Soren and Carol D. Ryff
3 The Donaldson Flourishing Index (DFI): A practical outcome
of the PERMA+4 program of research 53
Stewart I. Donaldson and Scott I. Donaldson
4 Mapping the present and future of psychological capital
research 73
Daniel J. Smith, Rebecca J. Reichard and Ketan H. Mhatre
PART II TEAMS, LEADERSHIP, CULTURE,
COMMUNICATION, AND FEEDBACK
5 The 5Cs model: An evidence-based framework for building
thriving teams and cultures 94
Jamie Shapiro
6 Positive communication at work: Development and validation
of the constructive dialogue capacity (CDC) scale 119
Jaclyn Gaffaney, Alyssa Birnbaum, Vicki Cabrera and Chloe Foon
7 Positive feedback in the workplace: Introduction of a new
four-level feedback readiness framework 158
Lisa Sansom
PART III EQUITY, IDENTITY, AND CARE
8 Job crafting for inclusion: Allyship tools to create authentic
belonging in organizations 183
Cecelia Corson, M. Gloria Gonzalez-Morales and Chloe Castro
9 Psychological safety meets social justice: A positive
psychology lens 211
Jessica B. B. Diazand Hannah R. Cohen
10 Fostering a beneficial workplace for working mothers:
Positive relationships at work can mitigate negative impacts of
maternal guilt 237
Frawn Morgan
PART IV CONCLUSION
11 New directions for positive psychology research in the
workplace 261
Stewart I. Donaldson
Edited by Jaclyn Gaffaney, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and Stewart I. Donaldson, Distinguished University Professor, Claremont Graduate University, USA
