Second Wave Positive Psychology (PP 2.0)

It challenges the "negativity about negativity itself," recognizing that both positive and negative experiences contribute to well-being.

What is "Second Wave Positive Psychology" (PP 2.0) according to Held (2004)?

• The good life

• Positive experiences

• Positive thinking

• Positive behavior

What are the key focuses of Positive Psychology 1.0 (PP 1.0)?

• Life satisfaction

• Positive affect (positive emotions)

• Negative affect (reduced negative emotions)

What is subjective well-being in PP 1.0?

It emphasizes both positive and negative experiences, acknowledging that:

• Negative experiences can foster growth.

• Positive experiences can have negative outcomes.

What does PP 2.0 add to the framework of positive psychology?

• Self-acceptance

• Environmental mastery

• Purpose in life

• Positive relationships

• Personal growth

• Autonomy

What are the key components of psychological well-being in PP 2.0?

Through experiencing and mastering difficult situations, which promotes personal growth.

How can negative experiences create positive outcomes?

• Positive thinking can become avoidance.

• Over-pursuing happiness can reduce well-being.

• Extreme optimism may lead to maladaptive risk-taking.

How can positive experiences lead to negative outcomes?

It suggests that well-being involves "removing" what obscures authenticity and agency to reveal one's true self.

What does the Michelangelo analogy illustrate in PP 2.0?

Awareness of limiting factors

Awareness of authentic factors

What are two practical approaches of PP 2.0?

Awareness of limiting factors

Engaging in behaviors to reduce their impact.

Awareness of authentic factors

Engaging in behaviors to increase authenticity and agency.