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Indigenous Emerging Trends in Positive Psychology

Indigenous Emerging Trends in Positive Psychology

Editor(s): Shailendra Kumar Sharma, Kailash Chandra Barmola
Format: Single-Component Retail Product (Book)
Year of Publication: 2024
Publisher Name: National Press Associate
ISBN 978-81-19674-26-8
Price Paperback: ₹800.00

About the Book

Positive psychology is a dynamic sub discipline of psychology with ongoing research exploring various aspects of human well-being, flourishing, and resilience. This alters the attention from merely treating psychological problems to enhancing positive aspects of individuals. Incorporating positive aspects such as happiness, fulfilment, and life satisfaction in study frame, Positive Psychology offers insights into how individuals can achieve more meaningful, happy and fulfilling lives. We have vast western literature and studies on it. Though there is a dearth of empirical studies looking to Indian contexts. Understanding constructs and concepts of positive psychology in Indian context can be helpful in designing and developing models, plans and interventions programs. Hence, it is the need of the hours to explore the nature and practices of positive psychology in indigenous contexts. The objective of the edited book was to present a collection of indigenous research focusing on new models and practices in field of positive psychology. Indigenous frameworks, perspectives augment positive psychology by emphasizing social and culturally pertinent, holistic, strengths-based and community-centred ideas to well-being. So, research focused towards indigenous perspectives in any discipline becomes more inclusive, respectful of diversity, and well equipped to report the multifaceted needs of diverse populations.

Authors

Shailendra Kumar Sharma

Shailendra Kumar Sharma

Shailendra Kumar Sharma has over 14 years of experience in the realms of teaching, training, and research. Presently, he works as Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at Government Model Degree College, Saharanpur (UP). Prior to his current institution, he dedicated approximately seven years to Sri Aurobindo College (Evening), University of Delhi. Dr. Sharma pursued his post-graduation at the University of Allahabad and later earned his Ph.D. in Psychology from GKV, Uttrakhand. His professional portfolio includes the successful implementation of projects sponsored by DST, Govt. of India, as well as GIZ KAEFER Germany, NABARD, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (GOI), SIDBI etc. Dr. Sharma's scholarly contributions extend to over eighteen research papers published in esteemed National /International Journals & Books. He has conducted numerous training programs and workshops tailored for employees of prominent industries such as Larsen & Toubro, BHEL, SBI, Jan Sikshan Sansthan Govt. of India etc. focusing on behavioral modules. Shailendra Sharma has developed e-content for esteemed institutions like IGNOU, SWAYAM Portal Government of India and BOSSE Sikkim. Dr. Sharma has rendered his services being an expert to organizations like CSTT, Govt. of India, NIEPVD and UP Government. Notably, he has spearheaded Participatory Rural Appraisal Studies across various regions including Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh.

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KC Barmola

KC Barmola

KC Barmola has done Master’s and Ph.D. in Psychology from Gurukul Kangri University Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Currently, he works as an Associate Professor in the department of Psychology in SRM University Sonepat Haryana. He has around more than eleven years experience of teaching and research in the field of Psychology. His area of interest has been Guidance and Counselling, Indian Psychology and Spirituality. He has been appreciated as one of the best researchers in Amity University Rajasthan in 2014. He has got more than three dozen of research papers, articles, and chapter in edited book in his basket of research profile which is published in reputed national and international journals and books. He has also presented more than two dozen research papers in various national and international conferences. Recently, he has got published an edited book on Stress and Wellbeing in Life.

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