Earlier findings have shown that positive evaluations about oneself, life and future
are related to each other and can be traced to a common latent dimension originally named
positive orientation and then positivity. Further findings have led to the development of an 8-
item scale that allows a direct measurement of Positivity. A review is presented of the major
findings that point to positivity as a basic self-evaluative disposition, and that attest to its
relevant impact across domains of functioning. Finally, some possible avenues for promoting
positivity and to allow individuals to fully benefit from it are discussed.
26/02/2020
Wednesday 26th February h 10.00- 12.00 Sala Riunioni Department of Psychology (room 223)
see the article: G.V. Caprara, G.Alessandri, M.Caprara. (2018) "The associations of positive orientation with health and psychosocial adaptation: A review of findings and perspectives". Asian Journal of Psychlogy
Si ricorda che tale seminario è rivolto ai dottorandi del primo anno e secondo anno, la cui presenza è obbligatoria. Tuttavia la partecipazione dei dottorandi del terzo anno e dei tirocinanti/tesisti non è preclusa.