Measurement Properties and Theoretical Advances
by Peter Karl Jonason
This volume explores the latest research on the assessment of the dark personality traits, including the Dark Triad of narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy, and more. With an internationally renowned group of contributors, it provides a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of the personality traits currently being explored and the instruments used to measure these.
The workplace can be a major source of stress, and this can cause health problems that have a negative impact on the individuals, organizational, and society. This Concise, expert guidance on current evidence-based approaches to assessment and treatment of occupational stress.
Researchers and practitioners interested in applying the Dark Triad in personnel work will find this book full of valuable information on how to undertake legally compliant processes and how to utilize the great potential these personality characteristics have in making decisions on aptitude.
This collection of contributions by international experts in the field explores the role of dark personality in the workplace, including narcissism, power motives, and leadership outcomes of dark personality.
Applied Methods and Techniques
by Ioana V. Koglbauer, Sonja Biede-Straussberger
This volume on the latest methods and tools for applied research in aviation psychology guides the diverse range of professionals working within aviation on how to adapt flexibly to the continuously evolving requirements of the aeronautical landscape.
Building on Julius Kuhl’s Contributions to the Psychology of Motivation and Volition
by Nicola Baumann, Miguel Kazén, Markus Quirin, Sander L. Koole
A unique and comprehensive book by leading researchers looking at motivation and volition.How can we motivate students, patients, employees, and athletes? What helps us achieve our goals, improve our well-being, and grow as human beings? These issues, which relate to motivation and volition, are fam…
How European Psychologists Can Meet the Challenges
by Alexander Thomas
Cultural diversity – how psychologists can meet the challenges and grasp the opportunitiesCulture and diversity are both challenge and opportunity. This volume looks at what psychologists are and can be doing to help society meet the challenges and grasp the opportunities in education, at work, and …
A Field Guide for Practitioners
by Ryan M. Niemiec
The definitive, practical handbook on positive psychology and character strengths for practitioners working in coaching, psychology, education, and business –with more than 70 interventions, each backed by scholarly references and with easy-touse handouts!
The Science and Art of Winning Cooperative Partners
by Marco Behrmann
How to be more persuasive and successful in negotiations: the science of winning people over with a fair and cooperative attitudeScientific research shows that the most successful negotiators analyze the situation thoroughly, self-monitor wisely, are keenly aware of interpersonal processes during th…
From Practice to Theory and from Theory to Practice
by Laura Nota, Jérôme Rossier
Our lives and careers are becoming ever more unpredictable. The “life-design paradigm” described in detail in this ground-breaking handbook helps counselors and others meet people’s increasing need to develop and manage their own lives and careers. Life-design interventions, suited to a wide variety…
for Supervisors, Facilitators, and Peer Groups
by Fredrike Bannink
This clearly written, practical handbook describes an innovative and successful approach to individual, group, and peer supervision that is suitable for use in any environment (clinical, corporate, educational, health, governmental, community): positive supervision.Positive supervision focuses on wh…
A Practical Guide to Flourishing
by Ryan M. Niemiec
Learn how to combine mindfulness and character strengths to help clients flourish:Detailed primer on combining mindfulness with character strengthsStep-by-step guidance through the 8-session program30 session handoutsAudio exercisesFull of inspiring quotes and storiesMore about the bookAt the core o…
Using Films to Build Character Strengths and Well-Being
by Ryan M. Niemiec, Danny Wedding
New in this editionDozens of evocative movie images to help discuss key pointsThree completely new chapters on "PERMA" (positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment), the 5 core areas of well-being discussed by positive psychologists:o Positive Relationshipso Mindfulness…
Causes and Consequences, Prevention and Intervention
by Werner Tschan
Essential reading about a notoriously difficult problem: how abusive professionals manipulate their clients and what we as organizations and individuals can do about it.Professional sexual misconduct (PSM) is a problem that is notoriously difficult to address and that can be a minefield for all conc…
Success Models for Psychologists in Executive Positions
by Louise Kelly, Jay M. Finkelman
Psychologists working in management - why and how, opportunities and challengesThis unique book explores the challenges and opportunities for psychologists entering leadership and management roles, whether in NGOs, commercial, health, or other organizations. It examines the motivations and advantag…
