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 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.

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.

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…

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 …

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!

In today’s world, people can work anywhere and at any time thanks to new technologies and worktime arrangements such as flexitime. Despite advantages for employers and employees, boundaries between work and private life are more blurred. Here, leading experts discuss recent developments and findings…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Looking for the latest research and practices on character strengths and mindfulness? Curious about how character strengths can supercharge your mindfulness practice? Or how mindfulness can help you deploy your best qualities? Look no further – the answers are in this book!At the core of this hands-…

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…

Differing concepts of time and its management across cultures are a significant problem in global organizations – this book analyzes why and looks for solutionsCulturally different attitudes to time management can be extremely harmful in multinational organizations. More than half of all conflicts b…