The results highlight the potential of positive psychology interventions for increasing subjective well-being and a positive approach to learning at young ages. Keywords: preschool, intervention, positive-psychology, positive education, mental health, well-being, children. Introduction
The results of research into the education of children show that children in a positive frame of mind learn faster. Thanks to positive emotions, their ... Lindkins M. Positive education: positive psychology and classroom interventions. Oxf Rev Educ. 2009;35(3):293–311. doi: 10.1080/03054980902934563. [Google Scholar] Shimai S, Otake K ...
Positive Psychology Education marks a shift from traditional schooling models that focus solely on academic success to a more holistic approach. It blends the learning of core subjects with strategies to boost happiness and well-being among students. Martin Seligman, a key figure in this field, introduced the PERMA model as part of his work at Geelong Grammar School.
Positive education is defined as education for both traditional skills and for happiness. The high prevalence worldwide of depression among young people, the small rise in life satisfaction, and the synergy between learning and positive emotion all argue that the skills for happiness should be taught in school.
Gratitude, Kindness and Optimistic Thinking Can Help Kids Feel a Bit Better By Kai Zhuang Shum, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling Youth mental health has worsened significantly over the past decade, but new interventions that teach positive psychology concepts in school may help. American young people are reporting historically high […]
Emergence in Educational Settings. Positive psychology principles began influencing education in the early 2000s. This application, known as positive education, aims to promote both academic achievement and student wellbeing. Notable developments include: The Penn Resiliency Program (PRP), designed to prevent depression in young people
An evidence-based positive psychology approach to student wellbeing. Paper presented at the 1 st Australian Positive Psychology in Education Symposium, University of Sydney. Noble, T., & McGrath, H. (2008). The positive educational practices framework : A tool for facilitating the work of educational psychologists in promoting pupil wellbeing.
Here at Worth-it, we know positive education and positive psychology have a vital role to play in helping children and young people flourish. However, if you’re still a bit unsure about what positive psychology is, and how it impacts and creates positive education , we thought we’d help you out!
Explore how Positive Psychology can support the mental well-being of children and teens. This blog shares practical, research-based strategies—like gratitude, strength-building, and kindness—that parents, teachers, and providers can use to help youth thrive in everyday life.
Benefits of Positive Psychology for Kids. Positive psychology for kids is gaining traction as a movement focused on nurturing children’s well-being, happiness, and resilience. Here’s a closer look at the benefits of integrating positive psychology into children’s education:
The neuroscience of education and positive psychology emerged. Yet, a sound developmenal approach was trumped by demands for more tests, more charter schools, more scripted lessons, and more ...
Mary E. Sanders is the executive director at Aviva, an education non-profit dedicated to making the world a happier, more thriving place through holistic, research-backed teaching techniques.She holds a doctorate in chiropractic and is a certified yoga instructor. Mary has been involved in the world of positive psychology, health, and wellness for more than 20 years and received her ...
The present study examined the effects of a positive psychology-based intervention conducted in Israel on children’s subjective well-being, mental health and learning behaviors. Twelve preschool classrooms of 3–6.5 year-olds were randomly assigned to a positive psychology intervention condition or a wait-list control condition.
Dr Carole Campbell of South Ayrshire Psychological Service, shares the Positive Psychology Intervention for group and whole class work with children and young people, and explores the impact as an early intervention and prevention approach. Positive Psychology. With educational psychologists often situated within the field of additional support needs, it can be easy to forget the generic offer ...
In the intervention condition, during one school year, 160 children experienced eight modules of basic concepts in positive psychology that were adapted to the developmental characteristics of ...
Despite the flourishing in recent years in applications of positive psychology in the field of education, there is a paucity of research investigating positive psychology interventions for preschool children. The present study examined the effects of a positive psychology-based intervention conducte …
This special issue focuses on the applications of positive psychology in educational environments, emphasizing the role of positive emotions, positive individual traits, and positive institutions in teachers’ and students’ psychological states. It addresses the existing gaps in the literature by exploring how positive experiences shape teachers’ and students’ motivation, engagement ...
