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Notable Positive Psychologists
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Angela Duckworth
Best known for her research on grit, a trait related to perseverance and passion for long-term goals.
Christopher Peterson
Co-author of 'Character Strengths and Virtues' with Seligman and known for his work on character strengths and positive institutions.
Sonja Lyubomirsky
Authored 'The How of Happiness', a book on the scientific underpinnings of happiness, and developed the Subjective Happiness Scale.
Ed Diener
Known for his work on subjective well-being and happiness, developing the Satisfaction with Life Scale.
Jonathan Haidt
Known for his research on the moral foundations theory and the concept of elevation, a positive emotional response to observing virtuous acts.
Tal Ben-Shahar
Taught the largest course at Harvard, 'Positive Psychology', and specializes in the intersection of positive psychology and leadership.
Martin Seligman
Known for his work on learned helplessness, the PERMA model, and as the founder of the field of Positive Psychology.
Carol D. Ryff
Developed the Six-factor Model of Psychological Well-being which includes autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations with others, purpose in life, and self-acceptance.
Barbara Fredrickson
Developed the Broaden-and-Build Theory of positive emotions, which posits that positive emotions expand our awareness and encourage novel, varied, and exploratory thoughts and actions.
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Famous for his research on flow, a state of intense focus and immersion in activities.
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