Citation: Chakhssi, F., Kraiss, J., Sommers-Spinkerman, M., & Bohlmeijer, E. (2018). The effect of positive psychology interventions on well-being and distress in clinical samples with psychiatric or somatic disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Psychiatry, 18(1), 211. doi: 10.1186/s12888-018-1739-2. Link to publisher’s article.
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Do you believe happiness can change? An investigation of the relationship between happiness mindsets, well-being, and satisfaction
Citation: Van Tongeren, D. & Burnette, J. (2018). Do you believe happiness can change? An investigation of the relationship between happiness mindsets, well-being, and satisfaction. The Journal of Positive Psychology 13(2), 101-109. Link to publisher’s article.
Strengths and subjective wellbeing in adolescence: Strength-based parenting and the moderating effect of mindset
Citation: Jach, H. Sun, J., Loton, D., Chin, T., & Waters, L. (2018). Strengths and subjective wellbeing in adolescence: Strength-based parenting and the moderating effect of mindset. Journal of Happiness Studies, 19(2), 567-586. Link to publisher’s article.
Does life story work improve psychosocial well-being for older adults in the community? A quasi-experimental study
Citation: Lai, C., Igarashi, A., Yu, C., & Chin, K. (2018). Does life story work improve psychosocial well-being for older adults in the community? A quasi-experimental study. BMC Geriatrics, 18(1), 1-12. Link to publisher’s article.
Recovery and creative practices in people with severe mental illness: Evaluating well-being and social inclusion
Citation: Saavedra, J., Perez, E., Crawford, P., & Arias, S. (2018). Recovery and creative practices in people with severe mental illness: Evaluating well-being and social inclusion. Disability and Rehabilitation, 40(8), 905-911. Link to publisher’s article.
“Happy Feet”: Evaluating the benefits of a 100-day 10,000 step challenge on mental health and wellbeing
Citation: Hallam, K., Bilsborough, s., & deCourten, M. (2018). “Happy Feet”: Evaluating the benefits of a 100-day 10,000 step challenge on mental health and wellbeing. BMC Psychiatry, 18, 1-7. Link to publisher’s article.
How animals contribute to subjective well-being: A comprehensive model of protective and risk factors
Citation: Luhmann, M. & Kalitzki, A. (2018). How animals contribute to subjective well-being: A comprehensive model of protective and risk factors. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 13(2), 200-214. Link to publisher’s article.
The role of leisure interest and engagement for subjective well-being
Citation: Schulz, P., Schulte, J., Raube, S., Disouky, H., & Kandler, C. (2018). The role of leisure interest and engagement for subjective well-being. Journal of Happiness Studies, 19(4), 1135-1150. Link to publisher’s article.
Successfully striving for happiness: Socially engaged pursuits predict increases in life satisfaction
Citation: Rohrer, J., Richter, D., Brummer, M., Wagner, G., & Schmukle, S. (2018). Successfully striving for happiness: Socially engaged pursuits predict increases in life satisfaction. Psychological Science, 29(8), 1291-1298. Link to publisher’s article
Taking a hike: Exploring leisure walkers embodied experiences
Citation: Stevenson, N. & Farrell, H. (2018). Taking a hike: Exploring leisure walkers embodied experiences. Social & Cultural Geography, 19(4), 429-447. Link to publisher’s article.