Josey Murray, MAPP’23,is a well being, wellness, and way of life author and editor based mostly in New York Metropolis. Her writing focuses on the way to dwell the nice life and what sustainable wellness means for thoughts, physique, and planet. She has written for Ladies’s Well being, mindbodygreen, Properly+Good, and extra. She is the affiliate editor of MAPP Journal. She holds a level in English and Artistic Writing from Wellesley Faculty. Josey’s articles are right here.
That constructive psychology analysis has typically been based mostly on Western, educated, industrialized, wealthy, and democratic (WEIRD) populations is a standard criticism of the sector, as defined by van Zyl and Rothmann. As time has progressed, so has the sector, and though there may be way more cross-cultural analysis and consideration wanted, we’re starting to see the distinctive perception provided by such analysis and the way numerous views have to be central to the sector. To actually perceive what helps folks lead completely happy, significant, and fulfilling lives, we should acknowledge that the associations and that means behind these very phrases change with language and cultural context.
“Our science mustn’t merely be an export enterprise,” stated Chris Peterson, one of many founders of constructive psychology, in an article for Psychology As we speak. He went on to say, “There are classes to be realized in all cultures about what makes life value residing, and no language has a monopoly on the vocabulary for describing the nice life.” His sentiments completely describe the main target of the most recent concern of MAPP Journal, the alumni publication of the Grasp of Utilized Optimistic Psychology (MAPP) program on the College of Pennsylvania. On this concern, authors and consultants from world wide have contributed articles about international well-being ideas, from the Japanese notion of ikigai to what we will be taught from the well-being paradox in Latin America.
We’re happy to share our new concern with you and hope you take pleasure in taking a visit world wide with MAPP Journal. We invite you to affix us in contemplating numerous cultures and views when interested by the nice life.
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The life nicely lived is a life value experiencing
Ikigai (i-key-ga-ee), typically outlined as “one’s motive for residing,” is often depicted as 4 overlapping circles: what you’re keen on, what you could be paid for, what the world wants, and what you’re good at. However this mannequin not solely misses essential cultural nuances, it lacks a foundation in empirical proof.
In this text, Eugene (Yu Jin) Tee (MAPP ’23) corrects assumptions about ikigai and gives practices to put it up for sale.
Generations Collectively
The well-being paradox in Latin America
Regardless of well-documented societal, financial, and political challenges, measures of subjective well-being in Latin People are constantly increased than anticipated.
In this text, Mariangela Rodriguez (MAPP ’23) explores this well-being paradox, plus three findings that additionally emerge: the significance of interpersonal relationships, excessive constructive have an effect on, and an inclination towards optimism.
Learn on for extra about cultural components she believes needs to be protected and what different cultures can be taught.
Blue flame
Sisu: Unlocking the traditional Finnish key
In keeping with the Gallup Happiness Index, Finland has been the happiest nation on this planet for the previous seven years.
On this article, Elisabet Lahti, PhD (MAPP ’13), explores a novel Finnish idea which may contribute to that outcome: sisu.
Sisu encapsulates that final little bit of power if you really feel like you don’t have anything left to provide. Lahti gives sensible ideas based mostly on her analysis and life expertise on the way to harness sisu to enhance your work, relationships, and well-being.
Dr. Angelina Wilson Jadiji
African views on well-being from Angelina Wilson Fadiji
Learn excerpts from our current dialog with Angelina Wilson Fadiji, PhD, senior lecturer at De Montfort College. Leicester, UK.
On this article, Wilson Fadiji displays on her analysis that explores predictors of well-being and constructive psychological well being in an African context. Learn on to find out how she thinks cross-cultural analysis can add to the constructive psychology literature.
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References
Peterson, Christopher (2008). Ikigai and mortality. Psychology As we speak.
van Zyl, L. E. & Rothmann, S. (2022). Grand challenges for constructive psychology: Future views and alternatives. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 833057. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.833057
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