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Teaching Happiness: The Role Of Positive Psychology In The Classroom, Jennifer M. Gilpin
Teaching Happiness: The Role Of Positive Psychology In The Classroom, Jennifer M. Gilpin
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Happiness can be defined in various ways, and characterizing traits that reflect sustained happiness in an individual can be a daunting task. For the purpose of this paper, I propose that contentment regarding the past, satisfaction in the present, optimism about the future, as well as cultivating individual strengths and virtues will result in sustained happiness. Using findings from and relating to the field of positive psychology, I will suggest that these qualities can be fostered in students and will benefit students individually and ultimately society as a whole.