Positive Psychology Concepts

Begin Final Research Paper.

The Final Research Paper provides the opportunity for you to demonstrate your ability to apply the concepts covered throughout the course. This assignment must be typed, double-spaced, in APA style, and must be at graduate level English. Use the University Virtual Library as well as online or hard copy research to find current articles on positive psychology from professional journals dated within the past 5 years. A minimum of six (6) current research articles are required to complete this assignment, as indicated below. The course texts are not to be used for this assignment.

Your paper should be 10 pages plus a title and reference page Prepare a comprehensive research paper in which you choose an area of research that is relevant and pertinent to Positive Psychology. Your research paper must include relevance to culture, age, gender et al., as well as applicable legal and ethical issues. Suggested topics (not limited to) Topic 1. Positive Psychology Concepts (to include any of the following) – Happiness – Optimism and helplessness – Mindfulness – Flow – Character strengths and virtues – Hope – Positive thinking – Resilience – Self-efficacy – plus other concepts