Discussion Post: The Psychology of Personality Research
Seligman (2011) described well-being as the psychological construct that involves engaging with life, experiencing meaningful/positive relationships, having a sense of life purpose, feeling positive emotions, and embracing opportunities for experiencing a sense of accomplishment.
Reference: Bates, W. (2011). Flourish A visionary new understanding of happiness and well-being by Martin E. P. Seligman [Book review]. Policy, 27(3), 60-61. Business Source Complete Database (Accession No 66835840).
Think about the psychology of personality research topic on well-being that interests you. Consider the following as you research and choose your topic:
a) What areas of personality do you find interesting?
b) What personality theories do you find interesting?
c) What topics of well-being do you find interesting?
d) When you combine your interests in personality psychology with your interests in well-being, what are some potential topics you would like to learn more about?
Post 2 to 3 topics related to well-being that you would be interested in learning more about. Connect these topics to one or more personality theories. Cervone, D., & Pervin, L. A. (2019). Personality: Theory and research (14th ed.). Wiley.
o Chapter 2, "The Scientific Study of People" (pp. 27-52)
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.