scholarly journals Studying Positive Psychology Factors in Sadi’s Gulistan

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahnaz Imani ◽  
Hooshang Jadidi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Literary Works ◽  
Ancient Literature

Positive psychology is a subcategory of psychology which emphasizes on the importance of happiness on human’s health, using personal and social facilities. This field has different categories which are able to prosper human’s health both physically and mentally. In addition, by having a look at rich and ancient literature of Iran, we notice that there are some pieces of work which include moral and educational messages which also aim to increase human’s physical and mental health. So, in this study, we have tried to find different categories of positive psychology in Gulistan book, one of the most significant literary works written by one of the most well-known poets and writers of ancient Iran. This is a descriptive project and the content of Gulestan has been investigated. The book has been used as the society and sample, then the tales and poems, which include positive psychology factors, have been explained. The result of the project indicates that the positive psychology categories like happiness, optimism, emotional intelligence and sense and creativity are the categories which are used in Sadi’s Gulistan.

scholarly journals Positive Psychology: A Personal History

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin E.P. Seligman
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
American Psychological Association ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Personal History ◽  
Positive Education ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
American Psychological ◽  
Politics And Religion

As president of the American Psychological Association in 1998, I organized researchers and practitioners to work on building well-being, not just on the traditional task of reducing ill-being. Substantial research then found that well-being causes many external benefits, including better physical and mental health. Among the applications of Positive Psychology are national psychological accounts of well-being, Positive Psychotherapy, the classification of strengths and virtues, Comprehensive Soldier Fitness, and Positive Education. Positive Psychology has spread beyond psychology into neuroscience, health, psychiatry, theology, and even to the humanities. Positive Psychology has many critics, and I comment on the strongest criticisms. I conclude with the hope that the building of well-being will become a cornerstone of morality, politics, and religion.

scholarly journals Emotional Intelligence in Physical and Mental Health

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (21) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agustín Ernesto Martínez González ◽  
José Antonio Piqueras ◽  
Victoriano Ramos Linares
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Salud Mental

A lo largo de esta última década el interés por el estudio de la Inteligencia Emocional y su relación con la salud ha aumentado notablemente. El presente artículo tiene el objetivo de presentar los resultados de los estudios más relevantes que relacionan la Inteligencia Emocional medida como rasgo con las condiciones de salud física y mental. Los resultados indican que niveles altos de Inteligencia Emocional están significativamente relacionados con una buena salud mental mientras que niveles bajos de Inteligencia Emocional se relacionan con ciertos trastornos psicológicos. Del mismo modo, la Inteligencia Emocional parece jugar un papel moderador sobre los síntomas y enfermedades médicas. Futuros estudios deberían profundizar en el conocimiento de la relación entre Inteligencia Emocional y variables psicológicas implicadas en la salud mental (por ejemplo, dimensiones de personalidad, conducta prosocial, etc.) y entre Inteligencia Emocional y enfermedades médicas (por ejemplo, dolor crónico, cáncer, etc.).

Spreading HOPE

2017 ◽  
pp. 58-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andy Turner ◽  
Faith Martin
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Hope Theory ◽  
Cognitive Set ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Mood Management ◽  
Management Interventions ◽  
The Future

Self-management interventions focus on components such as information, medication taking, mood management, and practical strategies for support in daily life. This chapter argues that, in addition to these strategies, fostering hope is important to effective self-management in both physical and mental health. Hope is a cognitive set, focused on the future, and is operationalized as cross-situational goals and behaviors to achieve these goals. A unique intervention, built on positive psychology and hope theory, is described to exemplify the evidence and application of these concepts. The “Help to Overcome Problems Effectively” (HOPE) program’s design, content, and outcomes are provided. Further research is suggested, focusing on exploring hope as a mechanism for change.

scholarly journals El Liderazgo Emocional Y Su Repercusión En Las Instituciones Educativas Españolas

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (28) ◽  
pp. 96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanesa Román Costela ◽  
Juan Ruiz Lucena
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Emotional Leadership ◽  
The Impact

This article presents a theoretical review based in one of the emerging new leadership models: emotional leadership; likewise, the impact of exercising this style of leadership in Spanish educational institutions. These effects are in the areas of education, the physical and mental health of members of the educational community, improved interpersonal relationships, avoidance of stress and job anxiety. Finally, it will conclude with the importance of including Emotional Intelligence in training programs for headmasters through coaching, to emphasize the importance of exercising an emotional leadership style as a means of improving the organization and quality of Spanish schools.

scholarly journals Relationship with Emotional Intelligence and General Health among Male Smoker Staff in Urmia University of Medical Sciences

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 225-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shima Yadegar Tirandaz ◽  
Mohammad Hasan Sahebihagh ◽  
Hossein Namdar Areshtanab ◽  
Hossein Jafarizadeh ◽  
Mohammad Asghari Jafarabadi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
General Health ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: One of the important factors in determining success in life is emotional intelligence. It could be considered as a protective factor against health threatening behaviors, including smoking. Considering the effect of emotional intelligence on the health of people and the amount of smoking in smokers, the present study aimed to investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence and general health in the male smokers. Methods: In this descriptive-correlational study, 350 male smokers who were working in Uremia University of Medical Sciences were recruited, using convenience sampling. The instruments used in this study were demographic information questionnaires, Cyberia Shrink standard questionnaire, and 28-Question General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28). Results: The mean score (SD) of emotional intelligence and the mean score (SD) of general health were 110.26 (16.24) and 23. 60 (13.27), respectively. There was a significant negative relationship between emotional intelligence and general health scores. Conclusion: Individuals with higher emotional intelligence scores had a better physical and mental health status. Therefore, teaching emotional intelligence can increase physical and mental health of the individuals through reducing risky behaviors.

Physical and Mental Health After Trauma: A Study of National Aid Workers

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine R. Montgomery ◽  
Lee R. Perry ◽  
Bikat S. Tilahun ◽  
Graham Fawcett ◽  
Cynthia B. Eriksson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Aid Workers ◽  
Physical And Mental Health
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