Handbook of Positive Psychology in Schools (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780415621854)

The field of positive psychology investigates factors that facilitate a student's sense of agency and active school engagement. This groundbreaking handbook describes the application of positive psychology to educational policy, and explores how its constructs relate to the school experiences of children and youth. The second edition features thirteen new chapters and a section devoted to international applications of positive psychology. Other topics explored include conceptual foundations, assessment, intervention issues, and service delivery models.