Intro.PositivePsych.Wk2Lecture

Introduction

• Mac Mangan, associate lecturer in the School of Psychology.

• Focuses on several fields, including cultural and environmental psychology.

• Research interests include the science and philosophy of cognition and memory.

Lecture Overview

• The theme of this week's lecture is factors affecting well-being.

• Key questions to explore:

  • What is well-being?

  • Is it happiness, health, or something else?

Understanding Well-Being

• Introduction of different concepts and models of well-being.

• Examination of research and theories that define the full scope of well-being.

Predictors of Well-Being

• Discussion on factors that contribute to a sense of well-being, including:

  • Relationships

  • Work

  • Mindset

• Research and theories will be presented to provide insights.

Improving Well-Being

• Exploration of positive psychology interventions aimed at boosting well-being.

• These interventions have been designed and tested for effectiveness.

Lecture Structure

• Lecture materials uploaded as three separate videos.

• Each section concludes with a review and a reflective question or quote.

Conclusion

• Invitation to engage further after the lecture through email or in-person on campus.