Providing the scientific backbone for positive psychology: A multi-level conception of human thriving

Psihologijske Teme

Volumn 18, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 267-284

  Sheldon, Kennon M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI   (United States)

Author keywords

Personality structure; Positive psychology; Psychological needs; Subjective well being

Indexed keywords

EID: 77950141627     PISSN: 13320742     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Conference Paper

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