Theory & Books
Here you will find theoretical positive psychology articles, book summaries, and reviews that explain scientific concepts and findings in the field for the sake of understanding and mastering these topics.
What is Environmental Psychology?
The term “environmental psychology” might be a bit ambiguous or confusing to you; if it is, you’re certainly not alone. It’s not a very large [...]
What is Kaplan’s Attention Restoration Theory (ART)?
Spending time in nature, by watching a sunset, gazing at the ocean or mountains, sitting in a park, escaping to the countryside or a nature [...]
What Is Positive Psychology & Why Is It Important?
If you’ve been hearing the term “positive psychology” thrown around a lot, but you’re not quite sure what it is, you’ve come to the right [...]
Abraham Maslow, His Theory & Contribution to Psychology
Abraham Maslow was one of the most influential psychologists of the twentieth century. Among his many contributions to psychology were his advancements to the field [...]
Martin Seligman’s Positive Psychology Theory
Positive psychology is the scientific study of human flourishing. It focuses on individuals’ and communities’ positive aspects and strengths as a path to wellbeing. As [...]
Positive Psychology: An Introduction, Summary, & PDF
What makes life worth living? It’s a vast, daunting, and vital question. For much of psychology’s existence, the focus on mental disorders has not translated [...]