Positive Evolutionary Psychology

Abstract

Positive evolutionary psychology is essentially the use of evolutionary psychological principles and research to help advance the goals associated with positive psychology. Positive psychologists focus on ways that we can advance the lives of individuals and communities by focusing on factors that increase positive outcomes such as life satisfaction and happiness. Evolutionary psychology uses the principles of evolution, based on Darwin’s understanding of life, to help shed light on any and all kinds of psychological phenomena. Positive evolutionary psychology, thus, is the use of Darwin’s big idea to help people and communities experience more positive and fulfilling lives. Across 11 chapters, this book (a) describes the basic ideas of both evolutionary and positive psychology; (b) elaborates on the integration of these two fields as a way to help advance the human condition; (c) discusses several domains of human functioning from the perspective of positive evolutionary psychology; and (d) looks with an eye toward the future of work in this field. Over the past few decades, evolutionary psychologists have begun to crack the code on such phenomena as happiness, gratitude, resilience, community, and love. This book describes these facets of the human experience in terms of both (a) their evolutionary origins and (b) how we might guide people to optimally experience such positive phenomena in their everyday lives.

Lisansüstü Öğrencilerinin Eş Seçimini Etkileyen ve Sınırlandıran Görüş ve İnançları

“…In terms of values, having similar political and religious views in large scale has emphasis which is parallel to the results of some other studies (Buss et al, 1990, Durmazkul, 1991, Usluoğlu et al, 2015. In addition to these, in the study, male participants emphasize the importance of physical attractiveness in the selection of the mate as consistent with extant literature (Geher, 2013) while the economic power (Buss, 1990) and social status (Bacanlı, 2001;Geher, 2013, Valentine & Li, 2012 are considered as important in mate selection by the female respondents. In terms of negative beliefs, as parallel with the findings of this study, studies show that past experiences can affect the individual's perceptions of relationships (e.g.…”

“…Bu durumun bireyin eş seçim sürecinde de mutlaka etkili olacağı düşünülmektedir. Bunların yanında çalışmada alanyazınla tutarlı biçimde erkeklerin eş seçiminde önemli düzeyde fiziksel çekiciliğe önem verdiği (Geher, 2013), kadınların ise ekonomik güç (Buss ve diğ., 1990) ve sosyal statü (Bacanlı, 2001;Geher, 2013;Valentine ve Li, 2012) statünün iyi kaynak sağlamanın bir habercisi olduğu (Geary, Vigil ve Byrd-Craven, 2004), fiziksel çekiciliğin ise üremek için sağlıklı genlerin habercisi olduğunu söylemek mümkündür (Buss, 1994;Buss, Shackelford, Kirkpatrick ve Larsen, 2001).…”

Postdiction in Visual Awareness and Intrinsic Religiosity

“…Historically embedded and societally accepted religious explanations nourished by culture and tradition may help interpret and cope with significant life events, unusual experiences, affects, and thoughts. This is a core aspect of the bright side of organizational religious activity (Geher & Wedberg, 2019 ). For example, individuals with high schizotypal traits (anomalous perceptual experiences, nonordinary beliefs, social introversion, extravagant and odd behavior, and emotional instability) may find a religious community framework and explanation to alleviate unpleasant feelings, thoughts, and maladaptive behavior (Hanel, Demmrich, & Wolfradt, 2019 ; Johnstone & Tiliopoulos, 2008 ; Mohr, Brandt, Borras, Gillieron, & Huguelet, 2006 ; Ng, 2007 ).…”

A Paradigm Shift for a Transition to Sustainable Urban Transport

“…Furthermore, because damage to health usually appears only after the reproductive years, the genetic variants that promote sedentariness have no effects on selection. "People become addicted to human-created technologies that exploit our evolved preferences, and addiction is associated with a whole battery of adverse psychological and physical outcomes" [46].…”