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Positive Language Education: Combining Positive Education and Language Education

Theory and Practice of Second Language Acquisition, 2018
In this paper, we discuss the notion of Positive Language Education (PLE), which stems from a combination of Positive Education and Language Education. We suggest that there are good reasons for language educators to engage in enhancing 21st century skills alongside the promotion of linguistic skills.
Sarah Mercer, Peter MacIntyre, Tammy Gregersen, Kyle Talbot   +3 more
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Validating the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ-II) Using Set-ESEM: Identifying Psychosocial Risk Factors in a Sample of School Principals

Frontiers in Psychology, 2018
School principals world-wide report high levels of strain and attrition resulting in a shortage of qualified principals. It is thus crucial to identify psychosocial risk factors that reflect principals' occupational wellbeing.
Theresa Dicke, Herbert W. Marsh, Philip Riley, Philip D. Parker, Jiesi Guo, Marcus Horwood   +5 more
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Type of screen time moderates effects on outcomes in 4013 children: evidence from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2019
Background Excessive engagement with digital screens is harmful to children’s health. However, new evidence suggests that exposure at moderate levels may not be harmful and may even provide benefit.
Taren Sanders, Philip D. Parker, Borja del Pozo-Cruz, Michael Noetel, Chris Lonsdale   +4 more
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Contextual positive psychology: Policy recommendations for implementing positive psychology into schools.

Frontiers in Psychology, 2016
There has been a rapid growth in positive psychology, a research and intervention approach that focuses on promoting optimal functioning and well-being.
Joseph Ciarrochi, Paul Atkins, Louise Hayes, Baljinder Kaur Sahdra, Philip Parker   +4 more
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Seeing Is Believing: Making Wellbeing More Tangible

Frontiers in Psychology, 2022
Positive Psychology has been instrumental in promoting wellbeing science in the modern era. However, there are still ways in which positive psychology interventions and positive education programmes can be improved to achieve more robust and sustained ...
Dianne A. Vella-Brodrick, Anneliese Gill, Kent Patrick   +2 more
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The Upsides and Downsides of the Dark Side: A Longitudinal Study Into the Role of Prosocial and Antisocial Strategies in Close Friendship Formation

Frontiers in Psychology, 2019
Resource control theory (RCT) posits that both antisocial and prosocial behaviors combine in unique ways to control resources such as friendships. We assessed students (N = 2,803; 49.7% male) yearly from junior (grades 8–10) to senior high school (11–12)
Joseph Ciarrochi, Baljinder K. Sahdra, Patricia H. Hawley, Emma K. Devine   +3 more
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A ‘PERMA’ Response to the Pandemic: An Online Positive Education Programme to Promote Wellbeing in University Students

Frontiers in Education, 2021
Pre-existing issues regarding the wellbeing and mental health of university students have subsequently been compounded by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Blaire Morgan, Laura Simmons
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Adapting Positive Psychology Practices in Education to "Positive Education Term"

, 2022
It is necessary to investigate the development of positive psychology as well as the field of positive education, which has an application of positive psychology in educational settings and schools. Because there is not enough literature support on this subject, especially in Turkey.
Halit Karaatay, Mehmet Hanifi Bala, Murat Celik, Ibrahim Kurutkan, Metin Uğur, Mustafa Birsen   +5 more
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Teacher Perspectives When Learning Trauma-Informed Practice Pedagogies: Stories of Meaning Making at Work

Frontiers in Education, 2022
This qualitative study focused upon ways teachers make meaning when working with students who are affected by trauma. An 11-month longitudinal design was used to explore teachers’ perspectives (N = 18 teachers) as they reflected upon the impacts of ...
Tom Brunzell, Tom Brunzell, Lea Waters, Helen Stokes   +3 more
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Positive Education

Journal of Contemporary Educational Research, 2020
In modern times, the word “positive’’ has been given a new shade of meaning with its significant use and benefits in different fields, sweeping across the whole world in a powerful way leaving its footprint everywhere and has clearly stricken a chord with people who yearn for a better and virtuous cycle for our life, our future and the world. And today
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