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Positive education has gained increased interest and attention in the last decade. Born as an applied movement within positive psychology, positive education aims to introduce a positive approach to education to aid schools in promoting happiness, improving learning and performance, and reducing mental health problems among children and adolescents. Whereas relatively new, positive education has made notable progress and bears enormous potential. However, the movement still presents vulnerabilities and limitations that need addressing. With a focus on critical and supporting literature, this integrative review explores and brings together some of the most pressing challenges that positive education faces today. Tackling these vulnerabilities would positively contribute to the ongoing advancement of the movement.
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Cabanas, E., González-Lamas, J. A critical review of positive education: challenges and limitations. Soc Psychol Educ 25, 1249–1272 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11218-022-09721-7
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11218-022-09721-7