Positive thinking leads to positive emotions, more adaptive behaviors, and better problem solving. Positive thoughts can inspire individuals and have been linked to increased psychological health. On the other hand, negative thoughts are related to unsatisfactory mental health. Objectives: Thi...
with the capacity to develop the traits commonly found in resilient survivors: social competence (responsiveness, cultural flexibility, empathy, caring, communication skills, and asense of humor); problem-solving (planning, help-seeking, critical andcreative thinking); autonomy (sense ofidentity,sel...
For example, Proyer et al. (2010) found that playfulness was lower among older participants who did not participate in social activities (e.g., meeting friends) than those who did. Also, research from other areas suggests that older men tend to engage less in social activities compared to ...
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Control strategies include activities such as linking the student’s present learning position to previously-set objectives, identifying and attempting to compensate for learning deficits and the willingness to observe one’s own learning (Lens & Vansteenkiste, 2009; Pintrich & Garcia, 1994; Zimmerman...
Provide opportunities for your child to help you.Young children often resist a command to get in the car but respond cheerfully to a request like “I need your help. Will you carry the keys to the car for me?” Activities that might easily have become power struggles and battles can becom...
This study examined the association of different intensity levels of physical activity and positive thinking with a global sleep quality among college students. The research question was: to what degree were the different intensity levels of physical activity and positive thinking significantly associated ...
In addition, hopeful thinking, and social connectedness improved. In another study, 280 male gifted underachieving students participated in a growth mindset intervention to improve learning behaviors. The program focused on activities and discussions about neuroplasticity and self-development factors. The ...
Barbara Fredrickson and her ‘Broaden-and-build’ theory explained that positive emotions can build young adults’ physical, intellectual, and social abilities. She hypothesized that by broadening awareness and thought-action repertoire, humans would look for creative and flexible ways of thinking and ...
health59,60,65,66that asked, “Now thinking about your mental health, which includes stress, depression, and problems with emotions, for how many days during the past 30 days was your mental health not good?” Adults reporting either or both of these outcomes were included in the D/PMH ...