Does Positive Psychology Really Work?
A Myth Buster Reveals the Truth Behind Martin Seligman's Happiness Movement
By Barbara Ehrenreich - The central claim of positive psychology, as of positive thinking generally, is that happiness is not only desirable in and of itself but actually useful, leading to better health and greater success. But is this actually the case, or is positive psychology nothing more than pop science?
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Bright-Sided
A Naysayer's Guide to Positive Psychology
A naysayers look at Martin Seligman and the Positive Psychology industry he helped create.
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Does Positive Psychology Really Work?
A Myth Buster Reveals the Truth Behind Martin Seligman's Happiness Movement
By Barbara Ehrenreich - The central claim of positive psychology, as of positive thinking generally, is that happiness is not only desirable in and of itself but actually useful, leading to better health and greater success. But is this actually the case, or is positive psychology nothing more than pop science?
Daily Blog
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Bright-Sided
A Naysayer's Guide to Positive Psychology
A naysayers look at Martin Seligman and the Positive Psychology industry he helped create.
Magazine Article
Page 1 of 1
Barbara Ehrenreich is the author of fourteen books, including the bestselling Nickel and Dimed, Bait and Switch and Bright-Sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America. She lives in Virginia.
