TY - BOOK AU - Furlong, Michael J., AU - Gilman, Rich, AU - Huebner, Eugene Scott, TI - Handbook of positive psychology in schools SN - 9780415621861 AV - LB 1027.55 .H191 2014 PY - 2014/// CY - New York PB - Routledge KW - Positive psychology KW - sears KW - School psychology N1 - First edition published in 2009 by Routledge; Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - and the application of positive psychology to educational policy making. With thirteen new chapters, this edition provides a long-needed centerpiece around which the field can continue to grow, incorporating a new focus on international applications of the field.; how specific positive-psychological constructs relate to students and schools and support the delivery of school-based services; Understanding the factors that encourage young people to become active agents in their own learning is critical. Positive psychology is one lens that can be used to investigate the factors that facilitate a student's sense of agency and active school engagement. In the second edition of this groundbreaking handbook, the editors draw together the latest work on the field, identifying major issues and providing a wealth of descriptive knowledge from renowned contributors. Major topics include: the ways that positive emotions, traits, and institutions promote school achievement and healthy social and emotional development ER -