• A broader definition of culture as a contextualizing factor in the discussion of strengths is developed throughout the text withspecial consideration of facets such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, generation, nation of origin, socioeconomic status, and gender, among others.
• New and updated content covers current events and brand new scholarship, particularly in the areas of neuroscience and cultural content.
• Streamlined organization allows for better connections between topics to enhance readability.
• Updated Personal Mini-Experiments and Life Enhancement Strategies help students from diverse backgrounds broaden and enhance their inherent and learned strengths.
• A final chapter devoted to the memory of the late co-author Shane J. Lopez, a major figure in the field, inspires readers with stories from teachers and researchers.

KEY FEATURES:
 

• Coverage of Western and Eastern approaches to understanding human strengths explores cultural and developmental influences on positive functioning.
• Personal Mini-Experiments help readers apply the practice of positive psychology to their daily lives.
• Life Enhancement Strategies suggest changes that can be implemented quickly and easily to help readers attain greater connections with others, pursue meaning in their lives, and experience increased life satisfaction.
• Case histories and comments from leaders in the field illustrate key concepts as they apply to real life.
• In-depth discussions of science and applications of positive psychology explore various positive conditions, such as empathy, altruism, gratitude, attachment, and love.