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Essential Positive Psychological Constructs and Future Avenues for Promoting Positive Mental Health
Positive psychology has witnessed significant growth in its quest to understand and improve human well-being, flourishing and positive mental health. In this special issue, we seek to present a comprehensive exploration of the fundamental concepts in the field and illuminate promising pathways for future exploration of mental health promotion. We launch on a multifaceted journey, understanding constructs such as happiness, resilience, positive relationships, strengths, flow, mindfulness, gratitude, positive interventions, optimism, and self-compassion, seeking to uncover the essence of a fulfilling and meaningful life. We also aim to offer fresh evidence as to these constructs, examine practical applications, and explore the developing frontiers that contribute to mental health promotion.
This special issue serves as a guide for researchers, practitioners, and all those fascinated by the potential of positivity to enhance individual well-being and positive mental health and enrich our collective human experience. Join us on this intellectual journey as we investigate through contemporary perspectives in the most up-to-date evidence in the field and peer into the yet unexplored territories of this inspiring field. We hope to nurture personal growth and well-being, benefiting both individuals and societies.
Keywords:
• Mental health promotion
• Happiness
• Well-being
• Flourishing
• Meaning in life
• Mindfulness
• Resilience
• Gratitude
• Optimism
• Hope
• Self-compassion
• Strengths and Virtues
• Positive interventions
Editors
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Murat Yildirim
Murat Yildirim, PhD, Agri Ibrahim Cecen University, Turkey
Dr. Murat Yıldırım received his Ph.D. degree from University of Leicester. He is a highly accomplished associate professor of psychology, working at Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University in Turkey. Throughout his career, Dr. Yıldırım has been dedicated to exploring the underlying mechanisms of well-being and mental health and understanding the factors that promote positive mental health and well-being.
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Abdurrahim Güler
Abdurrahim Güler, PhD, Agri Ibrahim Cecen University, Turkey
Dr. Abdurrahim Guler received his Ph.D. degree from Hacettepe University Faculty of Letters. He is a dedicated associate professor of sociology at Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University, Turkey. His research focuses on ethnic group integration, psychosocial adaptation of individuals, well-being, and cultural interaction.
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Orhan Koçak
Orhan Koçak, PhD, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Turkey
Orhan Koçak received his Ph.D. degree from the Social Policy program of Istanbul University. He is a professor at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Department of Social Work who works on social problems in general. While conducting research more specifically on refugee problems and addictions, Koçak also included important issues of psychology in his works. During the pandemic period, studies on the psychological effects of Covid-19 anxiety also attract attention.
