LibGuides: PSY-6104 v2: Lesson 6 Resources

Lesson 6 Required Resources

Textbook

Compton, W. C., & Hoffman, E. (2019). Positive psychology: The science of happiness and flourishing (3rd ed.). Wadsworth.

Read Chapter 7 (pp.205-225)

Your course textbook can be accessed via the Redshelf link in the Getting Started module.

Articles

A Wellness Community Connected to Natura on the Edge of Atlanta
Serenbe. (n.d). A wellness community connected to natura on the edge of Atlanta. Serenbe. https://www.serenbe.com/
Successful aging : a neuroscientist explores the power and potential of our lives
Levitin, D. J. (2020). Successful aging : a neuroscientist explores the power and potential of our lives. Dutton.
Pages 179-204
A Cross Sectional Survey on UK Older Adult's Attitudes to Ageing, Dementia and Positive Psychology Attribtues
Thelu, M., Webster, B., Jones, K., & Orrell, M. (2022). A cross sectional survey on UK older adult’s attitudes to ageing, dementia and positive psychology attributes. BMC Geriatrics, 22(1). https://bmcgeriatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12877-022-03539-w
The Impact of "The Art of Happiness" Class on Community Dwelling Older Adults: A Positive Psychology Intervention
Greenawalt, K. E., Orsega-Smith, E., Turner, J. L., Goodwin, S., & Rathie, E. J. (2019). The impact of “the art of happiness” class on community dwelling older adults: A positive psychology intervention. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 43(2), 118–132. https://go.openathens.net/redirector/nu.edu?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdoi.org%2F10.1080%2F01924788.2018.1493898
Humor In Aging: Is It Able to Enhance Wellbeing in Community Dwelling Older Adults?
Giapraki, M., Moraitou, D., Pezirkianidis, C., & Stalikas, A. (2020). Humor in aging: Is it able to enhance wellbeing in community dwelling older adults? Psychology: The Journal of the Hellenic Psychological Society, 25(1), 128–150. https://ejournals.epublishing.ekt.gr/index.php/psychology/article/view/25342
Social Support and Nutritional Status: Positive Psychological Capital as a Mediator
Xu, Q., Shao, L., Zhao, S., Cai, J., Lu, L., Wang, B., & Liu, P. (2022). Social support and nutritional status: Positive psychological capital as a mediator. Social Behavior & Personality: An International Journal, 50(5), 1–13. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=s3h&AN=156766757&site=eds-live&scope=site&custid=natuniv
Older Adults' Experiences of a Community Wellness Program (Connect 60+) That Focused on Physical Activity and Social Connections: A Qualitative Exploratory Study
Weselman, T., Naseri, C., Vaz, S., Beilby, J., Garswood, L., O’Connell, H., & Hill, A.-M. (2023). Older adults’ experiences of a community wellness program (Connect 60+) that focused on physical activity and social connections: a qualitative exploratory study. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 29(1), 64–73. https://www.publish.csiro.au/PY/PY22153
A Qualitative Analysis of Virtues and Strengths in Persons Living with Early State Dementia Informed by the Values in Action Framework
McGee, J. S., McElroy, M., Meraz, R., & Myers, D. R. (2023). A qualitative analysis of virtues and strengths in persons living with early stage dementia informed by the values in action framework. Dementia, 22(1), 46–67. https://go.openathens.net/redirector/nu.edu?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjournals.sagepub.com%2Fdoi%2F10.1177%2F14713012221131857
Serenebe
A wellness community
connected to nature
on the edge of Atlanta.

Lesson 6 Optional Resources

Textbook

Compton, W. C., & Hoffman, E. (2019). Positive psychology: The science of happiness and flourishing (3rd ed.). Wadsworth.

Read Chapter 12 (pp.379-395)

Your course textbook can be accessed via the Redshelf link in the Getting Started module.