Understanding Happiness: the Concept of sukha as ‘Excellent Space’

Choudry, Anuradha; Vinayachandra, B. K.

doi:10.1007/s12646-015-0319-5

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“…Intrusiveness has the opposite effect. Failure to appreciate the need for privacy violates rights, leading to discord in relationships (Choudry & Vinayachandra, 2015). What counts as private is not an inherently human condition but a societal decision (Callahan, 2003).…”

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Housemate desirability and understanding the social dynamics of shared living.

Clark¹,

Tuffin²,

Frewin³

et al. 2018

Qualitative Psychology

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Shared living among young adults is an increasingly widespread way of life in the Western world, yet surprisingly little is known about this lifestyle. The rationale for this research was to increase understanding of the social dynamics of these non-kin households. Data was obtained from interviews with experienced New Zealand house sharers aged 20 to 35. Detailed discourse analysis is presented of housemate desirability with three key discourses involved. First, ideal coresidents are acutely aware of the necessity for a fine balance between being sufficiently sociable with each other, while simultaneously respecting the necessity of individual privacy and independence. Second, those with similar lifestyles, life stages, values, and expectations of each other are more conducive to compatibility. Third, mutual trust and feeling comfortable with housemates is imperative. The current research provides a window into contemporary lives of young adults and contributes to a broader knowledge of how nonfamilial relationships can work successfully or fail in the intimate confines of domesticity.

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Housemate desirability and understanding the social dynamics of shared living.

Clark¹,

Tuffin²,

Frewin³

et al. 2018

Qualitative Psychology

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“…Although positive psychology and Hindu thought converge regarding well-being and optimal human functioning, their uses of concepts diverge, with the former relying heavily on scientific, reductionistic methodologies. More broadly, Hindu concepts of human nature and the sources of well-being are rooted in Sanskrit and related Indic languages, and many terms are "'Sanskrit [or other Indic language] non-translatables' [that] cannot be translated by a corresponding English word without reducing their original purport" (Choudry, 2017, p. 443; see also Choudry & Vinayachandra, 2015;Malhotra & Babaji, 2020). Bearing in mind such limitations, the next sections discuss some common Hindu models of well-being and how their constituent concepts are problematized and studied in Hinduism versus positive psychology.…”

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Handbook of Positive Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality

Davis¹,

Worthington²,

Schnitker³

2022

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This handbook aims to bridge the gap between the fields of positive psychology and the psychology of religion and spirituality. It is the authoritative guide to the intersections among religion, spirituality, and positive psychology and includes the following sections: (1) historical and theoretical considerations, (2) methodological considerations, (3) cultural considerations, (4) developmental considerations, (5) empirical research on happiness and well-being in relation to religion and spirituality, (6) empirical research on character strengths and virtues in relation to religion and spirituality, (7) clinical and applied considerations, and (8) field unification and advancement. Leading positive psychologists and psychologists of religion/spirituality have coauthored the chapters, drawing on expertise from their respective fields. The handbook is useful for social and clinical scientists, practitioners in helping professions, practitioners in religious and spiritual fields, and students of psychology and religion/spirituality.

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Positive Psychology and Hinduism

Singh

Raina

Oman

2022

Handbook of Positive Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality

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Hinduism encompasses considerable heterogeneity within its many schools of thoughts and practice. However, the common thread that binds these multiple perspectives is this handbook’s main topic of inquiry—human well-being and happiness. Hindu thought has always deliberated on the process, nature, conditions, and practices that lead to a fulfilled life. In this chapter, we begin by explaining Hinduism’s core beliefs and tenets that guide daily living. Many extant psychological publications on Hinduism explicate psychological ideas embedded in tradition. We draw comparisons between the Hindu worldview and broadly Western-based positive psychology concepts like well-being and the self. The chapter also expands on select Hindu models of human flourishing. The chapter further explains the recent empirical evidence on Hindu constructs, including well-being enhancing strategies, in relation to several positive psychology constructs such as well-being and flourishing. Finally, in the light of the reviewed empirical evidence, we discuss some directions and recommendations for future research at the intersections of Hindu religious literature and positive psychology.

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Understanding Happiness: the Concept of sukha as ‘Excellent Space’

Cited by 7 publications

References 12 publications

Housemate desirability and understanding the social dynamics of shared living.

Housemate desirability and understanding the social dynamics of shared living.

Handbook of Positive Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality

Positive Psychology and Hinduism

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