{"product_id":"wellbeing-a-complete-reference-guide-interventions-and-policies-to-enhance-wellbeing-isbn-9781118608357","title":"Wellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide, Interventions and Policies to Enhance Wellbeing","description":"\u003ci\u003eInterventions and Policies to Enhance Wellbeing\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is the first multivolume, interdisciplinary exploration of the topic of wellbeing. The notion of wellbeing has grown in importance and prominence across the globe in recent years and this reference work provides an in-depth examination of the characteristics that enable individuals and organizations to thrive and flourish. Under the direction of noted academic Cary Cooper, and edited by a distinguished group of senior scholars from a variety of disciplines, this project looks at wellbeing from multiple perspectives, including children and families; the environment; the workplace; later life; economics; and interventions and public policy. Spanning the social sciences and encompassing the latest research, this is an essential reference for scholars, students, professionals, and policy makers who want to enhance and promote human wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInterventions and Policies to Enhance Wellbeing\u003c\/i\u003e looks at the most successful existing strategies to promote wellbeing and mental health. It examines the latest research in the science of wellbeing and discusses the practical implications for improved learning, creativity, productivity, relationships, and health. The first two sections cover interventions for individuals across the lifespan, as well as those for organizations and communities. The final section looks specifically at policy initiatives and approaches, with a focus on the integration of new technology and the role of the media. In this multidisciplinary volume, a cadre of global scholars considers a wealth of new research and outlines the potential impact on future policy and the wellbeing of society at large.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnline edition available on Wiley Online Library at www.referencewellbeing.com \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Editors ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFull Contents of Wellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Wellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide xxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to this Volume xxxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The State of Wellbeing Science: Concepts, Measures, Interventions, and Policies 1\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFelicia A. Huppert\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Individual and Group Interventions across the Life Course 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Parenting Interventions to Promote Wellbeing and Prevent Mental Disorder 53\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSarah Stewart-Brown\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools 93\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKatherine Weare and Melanie Nind\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 An Exploration of the Effects of Mindfulness Training and Practice in Association with Enhanced Wellbeing for Children and Adolescents: Theory, Research, and Practice 141\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eChristine Burke\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 MindMatters: Implementing Mental Health Promotion in Secondary Schools in Australia 185\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLouise Rowling and Trevor Hazell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 A Systematic Review of Mental Health Promotion in the Workplace 221\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCzesław Czabała and Katarzyna Charzyńska\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e7 Wellbeing Begins with ‘‘We’’: The Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Interventions that Increase Social Closeness 277\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBethany E. Kok and Barbara L. Fredrickson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 The Experience Corps ® : Intergenerational Interventions to Enhance Wellbeing Among Retired People 307\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGeorge W. Rebok, Michelle C. Carlson, Kevin D. Frick, Katherine D. Giuriceo, Tara L. Gruenewald, Sylvia McGill, Jeanine M. Parisi, William A. Romani, Teresa E. Seeman, Elizabeth K. Tanner, and Linda P. Fried\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Enhancing Mental Health and Mental Wellbeing in Older People: Important Concepts and Effective Psychosocial Interventions 331\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAnna K. Forsman, Eija Stengård, and Kristian Wahlbeck\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Interventions to Create Positive Organizations and Communities 355\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Wellbeing as a Business Priority: Experience from the Corporate World 357\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCatherine Kilfedder and Paul Litchfield\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 The Power of Philanthropy and Volunteering 387\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSara Konrath\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Community Change: The Complex Nature of Interventions to Promote Positive Connections 427\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSue Roffey and Jacqueline Barnes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 The Health and Wellbeing Effects of Active Labor Market Programs 465\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAdam P. Coutts, David Stuckler, and David J. Cann\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 The Policy Perspective 483\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Creating Good Lives Through Computer Games 485\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDaniel Johnson, Peta Wyeth, and Penny Sweetser\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Retooling for Wellbeing: Media and the Public’s Mental Health 511\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMarten W. deVries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e16 Policy and Wellbeing: The U.K. Government Perspective 541\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid Halpern\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Measuring what Matters 561\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJuliet Michaelson, Charles Seaford, Saamah Abdallah, and Nic Marks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Mental Health and Wellbeing at the Top of the Global Agenda 599\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eEva Jané-Llopis, Peter Anderson, and Helen Herrman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 How can Subjective Wellbeing be Improved? 611\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJohn F. Helliwell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 633\u003c\/p\u003e \"The Guide’s major strengths are its breadth and depth with reviews of the literature, case studies, empirical findings, historical reflections, and future guidance. Scientists working on any subfield can now see how their work informs other fields and ideas for interdisciplinary projects.\" (\u003ci\u003ePsycCRITIQUES\u003c\/i\u003e, March 2015) \u003cp\u003e\"I would recommend this book for acquisition. Each volume has its own ISBN and there are volume indexes, rather than a master index, so specialist libraries could purchase individual volumes. The different volumes hang together well however, so I would recommend getting the set if possible. This set has arrived on the crest of a wave of academic and, to a lesser extent, public interest. Academic libraries catering for courses in psychology, health-related subjects, education, social policy or economics will all find useful material here.\" (\u003ci\u003eReference Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This series could complement a variety of libraries, such as a home or personal library, office, or academic setting. Wellbeing is a global topic that influences each individual. This series is a valuable resource.” (\u003ci\u003eAmerican Reference Books Annual\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 June 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelicia A. Huppert\u003c\/b\u003e is Emeritus Professor of Psychology and Director of the Well-being Institute at the University of Cambridge, U.K., and Professor in the Centre for Positive Psychology and Education at the University of Western Sydney, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCary L. Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e is Distinguished Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at Lancaster University.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is the first multivolume, interdisciplinary exploration of the topic of wellbeing. The notion of wellbeing has grown in importance and prominence across the globe in recent years and this reference work provides an in-depth examination of the characteristics that enable individuals and organizations to thrive and flourish. Under the direction of noted academic Cary Cooper, and edited by a distinguished group of senior scholars from a variety of disciplines, this project looks at wellbeing from multiple perspectives, including children and families; the environment; the workplace; later life; economics; and interventions and public policy. 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