Item response theory (IRT) has become a popular methodological framework for modeling
response data from assessments in education and health; however, its use is not …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of a gratitude intervention on a
community sample of adults in relation to aspects involving well-being and mental health …

Introduction: Positive psychology (PP) constructs contribute significantly to a better quality of
life for people with various diseases. There are still few studies that have evaluated the …

A pandemia do coronavírus (COVID-19) tem alterado o cenário social, econômico e político
nos últimos meses, causando impactos de várias ordens à vida das pessoas e das …

Este capítulo apresenta um panorama sobre como a psicologia positiva surgiu, quais são
seus antecedentes históricos e qual é o objetivo dessa nova área. Ao longo dele, será …

Introduction Emotion regulation refers to use of strategies to change or suppress a response
to an affective experience and is an important component of an individual's subjective …

Objective To examine the effect of a mindfulness-based program specifically designed for
teachers in reducing perceived stress and improving the quality of experienced emotion in …

Background: The Kessler Distress Scale (K10) is a self-report scale for the assessment of
non-specific psychological distress in the general and clinical population. Because of its …

Racial attitudes, beliefs, and motivations lie at the center of many influential theories of
prejudice and discrimination. The extent to which such theories can meaningfully explain …

Introduction Epidemiological data suggest substantial issues on the mental health of
university students worldwide. Self-compassion is associated with lower rates of …