S11E11 Where did positive psychology go wrong? artwork
Psychology@Work

S11E11 Where did positive psychology go wrong?

  • S11E11
  • 08:39
  • November 8th 2021

In this episode, I discuss:

  • Positive psychology and its attraction of criticism
  • Research findings
  • Links to ‘happiness’ and ‘toxic positivity’
  • The risks of Western-centrism
  • Links to religion, ethics and evangelism
  • The value of positive psychology?

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