College
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-04 11:52:11
Major
Psychology
Honors Course
3750_498_003_4207
Number of Credits
3
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Date of Expected Graduation
Fall 2020
Abstract
Positive Psychology is a new area of scientific study within the realm of psychology that focuses on the positives in life and the promotion of well-being. Well-being can be promoted though aspects such as flourishing, hedonic and eudaimonic perspectives, positive affect and emotions, happiness, and reappraisal. Older adults make up an ever growing percentage of our population. Despite this, there are still biases and negative viewpoints against aging and older adults. The decline in health and social connectedness in aging is not inevitable and resilience can be imperative to successful aging. It is important to ensure healthy aging so that as future generations transition into older adulthood we can defend against negative health outcomes. Positive psychology can be used to improve the well-being of older adults. In moving forward, we must create more accessible interventions in order to help the well-being of our growing older populations. There is a call to action to shift the psychological paradigm to one that focuses on strength and growth.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Kevin Kaut
First Reader
Dr. Jennifer Stanley
Second Reader
Dr. Philip Allen
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Charles Waehler
Recommended Citation
Delposen, Kenzie, "Positive Psychology and Older Adult Well-Being" (2020). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1615.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1615