Previous research has demonstrated a strong link between prosocial behavior – particularly autonomous prosocial behavior – and well-being. Little is known, however, about whether and how autonomy might be boosted in the context of everyday kindnesses....

A growing body of empirical research suggests that brief contact with natural environments improves emotional wellbeing. The current study synthesizes this body of research using meta-analytic techniques and assesses the mean effect size of exposure to natural environments on both positive and negative affect....

Jack of all trades, master of none seems apropos to character strengths. Research indicates that readily endorsed and intrinsically motivating strengths (i.e. signature strengths) are most useful in promoting well-being; improving less-developed strengths receives less emphasis....

Dr. David Katz presents "The Road to Health: From Less Travelled, to Lesser Resistance" at the 2012 Coaching in Leadership and Healthcare Conference.

Character strengths represent positive durable attributes of individuals and their deployment is hypothesized to positively affect mood and well-being. Furthermore strengths deployment may serve as a mood-repair strategy which promotes growth....

Accumulating research shows that gratitude exercises are effective for improving well-being but the pattern of results also suggests that moderators are likely at play. Researchers have begun investigating moderators of gratitude exercise impact but it remains unclear which are most important....

The Wales Centre for Behaviour Change is a research project that aims to integrate positive psychology with emerging technologies and behavioral science to promote prosperity and well-being. The behavioral focus emphasizes choice architectures and environmental triggers in their influence on positive change....

This paper presents findings from a proof of concept pilot study that explored the usefulness of a new Salutogenic model in coaching practice....

As yet no evidence is available about the cost-effectiveness of positive psychological interventions. When offered via the Internet these interventions may be particularly cost-effective because they are highly scalable and do not rely on scant resources such as therapists’ time....

The internet seems promising for delivering interventions to enhance well-being in a normal population. The aim of this study was to test the effects of an internet-based positive psychology intervention targeting gratitude pleasant activities strengths mastery acts of kindness optimism flow attributions and mindfulness....