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Positive Change Written Works: Article Detail |
The Value of Positive Emotions
Author: Barbara L. Fredrickson
American Scientist
Date: 07/01/2003
Volume: 91
This article summarizes Fredrickson's research on the value of positive emotions, including a summary of her "broaden-and-build" theory of positive psychology. A highlight: "We gain some insight into the adaptive role of positive emotions if we abandon the framework used to understand the negative emotions. Instead of solving problems of immediate survival, positive emotions solve problems concerning personal growth and development. Experiencing a positive emotion leads to states of mind and to modes of behavior that indirectly prepare an individual for later hard times."
Online Resources:
Download the PDF at the Univ of Michigan Site
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