This book examines the cognitions, traits and contexts of behavior associated with optimal development and resilience that help a person flourish, thrive and grow through the life stages of emerging adulthood, full adulthood, middle age and old age.

Positive Psychology and Adult Motivation examines the cognitions, traits, and contexts of behavior that are associated with optimal development and resilience through the entire life course. The book investigates the personal psychological development through the stages of emerging adulthood, full adulthood, middle age, and old age as individuals and how they respond positively to them. It explores which traits are needed and which aspects of the environment help a person to truly flourish, thrive and grow. The volume describes the development of resilience as well as other characteristics that will assist individuals in overcoming challenges through adult development.

Examines adult motivation from the viewpoint of positive psychology Emphasis on the full developmental lifespan Provides a useful resource for both practitioners and academics in the field of positive psychology

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Jan D. Sinnott, PHD, is a Professor of Psychology at Towson University in Baltimore, MD. She specializes in Lifespan Positive Development and the applications of existential, transpersonal, mind-body and positive psychology. After completing a Postdoc at the National Institute on Aging, she developed her theory of Complex Problem Solving in the second half of life, and has authored or co-authored over 100 scholarly and applied books and other publications. Her research team is currently studying Complex Problem Solving, Intelligence, and Satisfaction in Intimate Relationships.

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Positive Psychology and Adult Motivation examines the cognitions, traits, and contexts of behavior that are associated with optimal development and resilience through the entire life course. The book investigates the personal psychological development through the stages of emerging adulthood, full adulthood, middle age, and old age as individuals and how they respond positively to them. It explores which traits are needed and which aspects of the environment help a person to truly flourish, thrive and grow. The volume describes the development of resilience as well as other characteristics that will assist individuals in overcoming challenges through adult development.

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Introduction.- Chapter 1. Calling in Child Rearing Promoting Meaningful, Purposeful Living in Family Life.- Part I Positive Subjective Experiences.- Chapter 2. Mental Health and Illness in Relation to Physical Health Across the Lifespan.- Chapter 3. Flow Theory and the Paradox of Happiness.- Chapter 4. Finding Flow: The History and Future of a Positive Psychology Concept.- Chapter 5. Identity, Wisdom, and Critical Life Events in Younger Adulthood.- Chapter 6. Amusing Ourselves to Health: A Selected Review of Lab Findings.- Part II Positive Personality Traits.- Chapter 7. Rediscovering Internal Strengths of the Aged: The Beneficial Impact of Wisdom, Mastery, Purpose in Life, and Spirituality on Aging Well.- Chapter 8. The Black Survivors: The Courage, Strength, Creativity and Resilience in the Cultural Traditions of Black Caribbean Immigrants.- Chapter 9. The Role of Motivation in Adults' Reading Comprehension: A Lifespan View.- Chapter 10.Martial Arts as a Pathway to Flourishing.- Chapter 11. Creating a More Ethical Workplace.- Chapter 12. A Seminar in Positive Psychology.- Chapter 13.The Positive Psychology of Adult Generativity: Caring for the Next Generation and Constructing a Redemptive Life.- Chapter 14.The History and Future Directions of Positive Health Psychology.- Part IV Learning to Thrive During Adulthood.- Chapter 15. The Influence of Erik Erikson on Positive Psychology Theory and Research.- Chapter 16.Resilience and Multiple Stigmatized Identities: Lessons from Transgender Persons' Reflections on Aging.- Chapter 17.Experiential Wisdom and Lifelong Learning.- Chapter 18.Stress-Related Growth in the Lives of Lesbian and Gay People of Faith.- Chapter 19.Biological Complexity Meets Positive Psychology: What Does Complexity Theory Tell Us about Positive Psychology?.