The Role of Hypo-egoic Self-Processes in Optimal Functioning and Subjective Well-Being

Designing Positive Psychology: Taking Stock and Moving Forward

Volumn , Issue , 2011, Pages

  Leary, Mark R ^a   Guadagno, Jennifer ^a  

^a DUKE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Hypo egoic state; Positive psychology; Prosocial beliefs; Self process; Self relevant cognitive activity; Well being

Indexed keywords

EID: 84921258984     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195373585.003.0009     Document Type: Chapter

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