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BOOK OF ABSTRACTS 9st European Conference on Positive Psychology June 27–30, 2018 • Budapest, Hungary Akadémiai Kiadó / AKCongress ECPP 2018 June 27–30, 2018 Budapest, Hungary Akadémiai Kiadó / AKCongress P.O.Box 245, H-1519 Budapest, Hungary E-mail: [email protected] © Akadémiai Kiadó, Budapest, 2018 P.O. Box 245, H-1519 Budapest, Hungary Phone: +36 1 464 8240 E-mail: [email protected] www.akademiai.com / www.akademiaikiado.hu ISBN 978 963 05 9915 3 CONTENTS Keynote Speakers . 1 Symposia . 6 Workshops . 139 Oral Presentations . 196 Poster Presentations . 510 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS The Contextualization of Well-Being Research: Conceptual and Empirical Challenges Antonella Delle Fave Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milano, Milano, Italy, e-mail: [email protected] The impressive expansion of knowledge in the well-being domain has opened several av- enues of conceptual speculation and empirical investigation, leading to the current lack of consensus on which variables could be the ideal and most reliable indicators of well-being. Contributions from different disciplines have further expanded the field of knowledge and exploration, highlighting the plurality of individual and contextual dimensions that should be taken into account in order to provide an exhaustive representation of the construct. This complexity raises a major question: is it possible to consider well-being a universally struc- tured concept, characterized by clearly defined and recurrent dimensions? Or would it be more realistic to differentially describe and measure well-being, according to the contexts in which it is investigated? Evidence derived from studies conducted in diverse environments such as nations, cultures, or workplaces, and in diverse individual conditions related to age, health, education or income suggest a much more articulated picture, still awaiting to be captured by researchers, and requiring a multi-method, interdisciplinary and intercultural approach. The Form and Function of Positivity Resonance in Marital Conflict Barbara L. Fredrickson Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Universit of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, United States, e-mail: [email protected] In this presentation, Dr. Fredrickson describes her most recent evidence to support Positiv- ity Resonance Theory. Positivity Resonance is a form of positive interpersonal connection defined by three momentary and intertwined features: shared positive affect, mutual care and concern, and behavioral and biological synchrony. The theorized functions of positivity resonance are to build social bonds as well as mental and physical health. Drawing on rich, longitudinal on midlife and older married couples, Dr. Fredrickson and her collaborators at UC Berkeley have created new tools to assess moments of positivity resonance, even in the midst of marital conflict. 1 ECPP2018 / June 27–30, 2018 / Budapest, Hungary Keynote Speakers Celebrating Complexity: The Turn to Qualitative Inquiry in Positive Psychology Kate Hefferon University of East London, London, United Kingdom, e-mail: [email protected] Qualitative inquiry has had a rich and colourful history within the psychological sciences. Utilising an array of inclusive, culturally and politically sensitive designs, qualitative research can offer psychologists the opportunity to gain an enhanced and situated understanding of their chosen areas of interest. However, up until recently (e.g. Hefferon, Ashfield, Waters and Synard, 2017), this approach has largely been neglected within the field of positive psychology. This session aims to highlight the importance of embracing diverse epistemological and methodological approaches when attempting to understand complex positive psychological concepts. More specifically, the session will critically reflect upon the historical and contem- porary contributions of qualitative inquiry as well as the role that qualitative research can play in the development of the positive psychology field. Second Wave Positive Psychology: Embracing the Dark Side of Life Itai Ivtzan University of East London, London, United Kingdom, e-mail: [email protected] What is the first image that comes to our mind when positive psychology (PP) is mentioned? For most of us, it is the smiley emoticon. This symbol of happiness, optimism and joy re- flects the way PP is commonly conceived and portrayed, both within the PP discipline and in society at large. As such, whatever is labelled as ‘negative’ is frequently rejected and con- sidered to be outside the sphere of PP. But this could not be farther from the truth. In fact, PP investigates and researches some of the most difficult and painful human experiences. This talk explores a variety of topics that could be regarded as part of the ‘dark side’ of life, and emphasises the role they play in the positive aspect of our functioning and transformation as human beings. The ‘dark side’ refers to challenging experiences, thoughts, emotions and behaviours, which trigger discomfort in us. Such discomfort is frequently avoided, as it involves an engagement with fear, pain, distress or confusion. However, engaging with the challenge and discomfort has great potential for growth, healing, insight and transformation. In other words, the ‘dark side’ contains the seed for a potential positive outcome, even when the path towards this outcome is testing. I would like students and other people who are interested in this field to feel they are al- lowed to include the aspects of life - which we might call ‘negative’ - in their PP experience. Moreover, it is important to stress that these aspects of life are frequently necessary for the experience of growth and flourishing to be complete. To achieve this, I describe in this talk ECPP2018 / June 27–30, 2018 / Budapest, Hungary 2 Keynote Speakers the current state of affairs in the field of PP, with a view to dispelling the myth of its 'positivity'. People believe that PP involves only the positive, because they confuse experiences with outcomes. Indeed, the outcomes of PP theory and research are always positive in some way; however, the paths, the journey, what we experience on the way to these outcomes may be ‘negative’ and challenging. Second-wave PP recognises and acknowledges this journey, enabling the broadening of PP boundaries to embrace both ‘positive’ and ‘negative’ in our experience of flourishing. Flourishing through Transitions: How Positive Psychology Promotes Sustainable Change for Individuals and Communities Hans Henrik Knoop Associate Professor with Distinction, Department of Education (DPU), Aarhus University, Extraordinary Professor, North-West University, South Africa The world is changing with or without us. And like all life, through evolution our species are adapted genetically to this. The special endowments of humans include intelligence and emotions, as capacities to change by learning, creating and collaborating at a level beyond any other known lifeform on Earth. Change is not only a universal, environmental condition. It is in our own nature to change in order to feel alive. We habituate; thus, no change equals no experience. Every conceivable satisfaction precludes motivation for change. From the smallest things, like satisfying thirst or browsing the internet, to every dream of improving the world. No change, no fun. So why do people so often resist change? The general, psychological answers include anx- iety (too much change already) and lack of meaning (pointless change for no good). People who are already overwhelmed seek stability before they seek further change. And people who do not find change meaningful will work to avoid it. A key question thus becomes, how we can think, act and organize in ways that make for interesting, life-confirming, psychologically sustainable, ecological change? Change that does not undermine the viability and vitality of individuals, nor of communities? Is it even possible? Today, along with related fields of inquiry, Positive Psychology contributes in answer- ing these questions, across domains and at scales that go far beyond what psychology has traditionally been concerned with. It now informs and inspires economy, politics, journalism, education, health, countless workplaces and other human fora, and it is our academic and professional duty to do what we can to ensure that it is all for the better. In this keynote address, Hans Henrik Knoop offers an overview of how insights from Posi- tive Psychology may applied in education, work life and journalism in ways that may avoid many of the predictable barriers against it forwarded by professional interest groups, tradi- tional dogma and bureaucracies. This is exemplified by three national studies on well-being (Knoop, Holstein, Viskum & Moon, 2016, 2017, 2018) in Danish schools, focused on bore- dom, community and optimism, each based on data from more than a quarter million pupils. 3 ECPP2018 / June 27–30, 2018 / Budapest, Hungary Keynote Speakers “Character Strengths Use without Mindfulness is Hollow, while Mindfulness without Character Strengths is Impossible” Ryan Niemiec VIA Institute on Character, United States, e-mail: [email protected] The science of mindfulness and the science of character strengths are each substantially on the rise with strong findings over the last decade and a half. And, the practice of each has captured the enthusiasm and filled the toolboxes of many practitioners across the globe. The integration of mindfulness and character

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