Application and Analysis of Theories and Models The practical application of theories and models of positive psychology, emotional intelligence, and self-efficacy has both pros and cons. For example, research shows that training designed around theories of EI such as self-awareness, emotion regulation, and emotional awareness positively impacts self-efficacy, increases organizational commitment, encourages positive work relationships, encourages self-leadership, increases task persistence and productivity, and effort, enhances job satisfaction, and acts a moderator to job security threats with the added benefit of increasing emotional intelligence in the long-term (.Boss & Sims, Jr., 2008; Cartwright & Pappas, 2008; Clarke, 2006; Froman, 2009; …show more content…
The cons associated with positive psychology deals with the newness of the field. While a review of literature did not locate any cons associated with positive psychology, does not mean they do not exist and researchers encourage further research to substantiate or disprove the benefits of positive psychology and the use of larger samples. For example, Money, Hillenbrand, and da Camara (2008) suggest additional research on positive psychology and its linkage to emotions in the workplace or the connection between positive psychology and needs …show more content…
However, the important strategies for practical application of theories and/models is how the interventions start and end. The first day of training will include an overview of the workshops, seminars, the opportunity to create an avatar for the virtual component, and a brief overview of concepts of positive psychology, emotions in work (emotional intelligence), and self-efficacy. Additionally, trainees will provided with confidentiality statements assuring them anonymity in completing surveys and confidentiality of feedback sessions. A brief survey the Managing by Motivation Questionnaire based on the motivational theories of Maslow and Herzberg; thereby, assessing the current situation at Lucas Organization with hope of addressing these issues in current or future training sessions and/or providing recommendations to organizational leaders for workplace improvement (Tesone, 2005). Also, this will provide an additional opportunities for employees to complete the VIA Inventory of
To understand positive psychology and trauma, one must first understand what each term means. First, positive psychology is the study and focus on the best in human behavior. It is a fairly new perspective being observed and used by psychologists from all over the world. The goal of positive psychology is to study and promote conditions that can help people to achieve happy, healthy, and productive lifestyles. It is derived from research and theories from many areas of psychology and tying them together while focusing on the positive aspects of human behavior. What does it mean to be positive? Being positive is displaying affirmation, acceptance, or certainty toward an object, idea, or person.
The theory of emotional intelligence is relatively new, however the psychological theory has become prevalent and many entities have adapted the principles of this theory in order to enhance relations within the professional environment as well as increase performance which ultimately lead to a positive place of work. (Allan Chapman 2014)
A fair criticism of the first one hundred years of the science of psychology is that the emphasis has been on addressing what makes life unbearable-mental illness, anxiety, neurosis, stress and so on, as stressed by Sligman & Cziakzemtmihalyi, 2000; see also Jahoda, 1958. (Kaiser & Overfield, 2011) Positive Psychology focuses on the good that could possibly increase a person’s quality of life. Positive Psychology a growing utilization in the workplace. Thus the development of strength-based leadership.
Positive Psychology is the strengths and virtues a person or a community poses that lead to its optimal performance and allow it to thrive.This is a beneficial study that has the chance to improve the lives of many as well as preventing some negative situations. This review looks into what Positive Psychology is and how it impacts our lives. The sources I selected look into a broad overview of Positive Psychology, and it looks into deeper more specific aspects of Positive Psychology. This review has to lead me to believe that if we see ourselves and the future in a positive way it will have a positive effect on our lives.
Positive Psychology is a new millennium version of the power of positive thinking movement. In other words it’s a new millennium health scam. Positive psychology is a branch of psychology that supports the theory that an individual’s happiness is under their personal control, independent of any external influences or validation. However, part of the problem is that this is just one of the many definitions of positive psychology. So if that definition doesn’t suit you, Seligman and Csikszentmihalyi (2014) define positive psychology as the scientific study of positive human functioning and flourishing on multiple levels that include the biological, personal, relational, institutional, cultural, and global dimensions
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The introduction of positive psychology enabled a focus on human functioning, understanding and experience. Through this is led to the understanding of humankind's pathologies and weaknesses" (Seligman, 2014). Positive psychology aims to understand the attitudes of human functioning and the factors that contribute to functions and development of individuals. The use of positive interventions includes methodological analysis (Rusk & Waters, 2013), this uncovers the findings inflicted from negative thoughts. As such negative emotions upheld are predominate over positive and psychological happiness.
Psychologist has made an attempt on better serving individuals in the community. However, positive psychologist believes their area of expertise will be an helpful addition to the field that would assisting clients in the community. Even though, they are many individuals who are critical of positive psychology it has become part of the new movement of psychology. The field of psychology has been evolving and has given others various ways to look at psychology.
An increasing percent of the population begins to know the idea of emotional intelligence. This concept was firstly developed by two American university professors, John Mayer and Peter Salovey (1990) and they concluded that, people with high emotional quotient are supposed to learn more quickly due to their abilities. Another psycologist named Daniel Goleman (1995) extended the theory and also made it well-known. In his articles and books, he argued that people with high emotional quotient do better than those with low emotional quotient. In this essay, it will be argued that high emotional intelligence can influence work performance positively to a relatively high extent. Both benefits and limitations of a high level of EI in the workplace will be discussed and a conclusion will be drawn at the end of this essay.
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In daily life, we need motivation to improve our performance in our job or in studies. Motivation is an internal force, dependent on the needs that drive a person to achieve. In the other words, motivation is a consequence of expectations of the future while satisfaction is a consequence of past events (Carr, 2005). We need to give reward to our self when we did correctly or we has achieve our target. Reward is something that we are given because we have behaved well, worked hard, or provided a service to the community. Theories of motivation can be used to explain the behavior and attitude of employees (Rowley, 1996; Weaver, 1998). The theories include content theories, based on assumptions that people have individual needs, which motivate their action. Meanwhile according to Robbins (2001), motivation is a needs-satisfying process, which means that when a person's needs are satisfied by certain factors, the person will exert superior effort toward attaining organizational goals. Schulze and Steyn (2003) affirmed that in order to understand people’s behavior at work, managers or supervisors must be aware of the concept of needs or motives which will help “move” their employees to act.Theories such as Maslow (1954), McClelland (1961), Herzberg (1966) and Alderfer (1969) are renowned for their works in this field. The intrinsic reward or also be known as motivators factors is the part of Herzberg motivation theory. Motivators are involve factors built into the job or the studies itself such as achievement, recognition, responsibility and advancement. Hygiene factors are extrinsic to the job such as interpersonal relationship, salary, supervision and company policy (Herzberg, 1966. There have two factors that are called hygiene fac...
Positive psychology has belief that psychology is meant for people to thrive (Garbarino, 2011). It is not merely for examining, suspense-creating or burdening, but for making people feel happy, succeeding, achieving and enjoying everything. It is the attitude towards people and the life, which has played a significant role in popularizing this trend in the field of psychology. This trend of psychology is about how to achieve progress and enjoy life. Though it does not concentrate on failures, this form of psychology indirectly, directs practitioner to think over these issues, as w...
The definition for positive mental health is widely debated by psychologists and other doctors. There is not just one single definition that’s completely accepted by everyone, but there are many aspects that are agreed upon. These can include the acceptance of one’s strengths and weaknesses, having a balanced and positive outlook on life, working towards one’s potential, and independence in making decisions. People who don’t have these characteristics or positive mental health are often said to have a mental disorder. A mental disorder is defined as a behavioral or psychological syndrome or pattern that’s associated with distress or disability.
Applying these aspects of emotional intelligence has a significant enhancing effect on every aspect of life. It allows one to be self aware, improving the ability to process information about oneself accurately (Goleman, 2008). Emotional intelligence also affects management of mood in that it enhances one’s ability to manage emotions, create moods of positivity, and defuse bad moods. Emotional intelligence also comes in handy with regards to motivation of self. It increases an individual’s ability to overcome frustration, the ability to be persistent, ability to engage in tasks that are boring, but necessary, and to be involved in and cut out productive and non-productive actions respectively.