Positive Intervention Study for Increasing Well-Being
Study dates: April 7, 2015 – June 21, 2015
In the spirit of personal growth, I have chosen to participate in a study being conducted by the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania on increasing well-being. The study is designed to test the effect that different activities can have on increasing well-being.
Participants are asked to identify an emotional state (s) for which to focus on, create a portfolio and select items to they wish to include and finally, where the portfolio will be stored throughout the duration of the study. I have outlined below the parameters I set for the study.
Affective/Emotional state I will be focusing on:
- Joy and Inspiration
Items I will be including in my portfolio:
- Poetry
- Music/Songs
- Images
- Quotes
Where I will be creating/storing/sharing my portfolio:
- A dedicated page on website
- Sharing/promoting study progress on official Define Your Fit Facebook page
The mission of the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania is to promote research, training, education, and the dissemination of Positive Psychology, resilience and grit. Positive Psychology is the scientific study of the strengths that enable individuals and communities to thrive. The field is founded on the belief that people want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, to cultivate what is best within themselves, and to enhance their experiences of love, work, and play.
Click here for information on the study and how you can participate