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

2017041644


Self.
Self-perception.
Positive psychology.
Well-being.
Ego (Psychology)
Human comfort.


Electronic Books.

BF697 / .S454 2017