Self, driving positive psychology and well-being /edited by Frédéric Guay [and three others.
- Charlotte, NC : Information Age Publishing, Incorporated, (c)2017.
- 1 online resource (viii, 319 pages)
- International advances in self research ; volume 6 .
Includes bibliographical references.
Cover; Series page; SELF-Driving Positive Psychology and Well-Being; Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data; Contents; Preface; CHAPTER 1: At-Risk Students, Perceived Competence, and Well-Being; CHAPTER 2: Competence Validation vs. Competence Attainment; CHAPTER 3: The Development of Interest and Self-Related Processing; CHAPTER 4: Academic Self-Concept in the Sciences; CHAPTER 5: Does Culture Matter for Grit?; CHAPTER 6: Motivation for Health Behaviors; CHAPTER 7: The Role of Parents in Supporting Adjustment to School; CHAPTER 8: Pervasive Influences on Wellness and Thriving. CHAPTER 9: Leveraging Self Psychology to Strengthen Positive Psychology; CHAPTER 10: A Relative Cognitive Strength and Interest Model; CHAPTER 11: Development of Children's Ability Beliefs and Values; ABOUT THE EDITORS; ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS.
9781641130042
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Self. Self-perception. Positive psychology. Well-being. Ego (Psychology) Human comfort.