Invited Symposium Group Summary International Positive Psychology Association 8th IPPA World Congress 2023

Emerging Topics in Positive Psychological Interventions (#188)

Judith Moskowitz 1 , Kenneth Tyler Wilcox 2 , Marie Sizmore 3 , Elizabeth Addington 4
  1. Nortwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
  2. Center for Integrative Developmental Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
  3. Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Core Faculty in the Center for Population Behavioral Health , Rutgers Institute for Health, New Brunswick, New Jersey
  4. Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois

Accumulating evidence for the unique social, behavioral, and physical health benefits of positive emotion and related well-being constructs (e.g., optimism, life satisfaction) has led to the development and testing of positive psychological interventions (PPIs) that are specifically aimed at improving emotional well-being and consist of practices such as gratitude, savoring, and acts of kindness. A rapidly growing body of research demonstrate modest but promising effects across a variety of samples and delivery modes. In this symposium, three new investigators present innovative approaches to PPIs, charting important next steps for the field.

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