MENTAL MODEL · M4254

Positive Psychology

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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

A branch of psychology advocated by Martin Seligman, focusing on human strengths, virtues, well-being, and optimal functioning, rather than solely on illness and deficits. Research topics include positive emotions, engagement, meaning, accomplishment, relationships, strengths, and virtues. The goal is to promote the flourishing of individuals and society.

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Strengths-based development direction. Applying positive psychology principles in personal growth, organizational development, and social progress. It helps us achieve personal flourishing by identifying and cultivating strengths, fostering positive emotions, creating meaning, building good relationships, and pursuing optimal functioning, thereby enhancing life satisfaction and social well-being.

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Shifts psychology's focus from 'treating illness' to 'flourishing': studying how strengths, virtues, and well-being can be cultivated, rather than only fixing deficits. Optimal human functioning can be systematically promoted.

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First, identify individual or team strengths rather than only focusing on weaknesses. Second, create scenarios that leverage strengths. Third, cultivate positive emotions, meaning, and relationships. Fourth, use frameworks like PERMA to assess and promote flourishing.

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