Development and Preliminary Validation of the Existential Gratitude Scale (EGS)
Abstract This paper reports the development and preliminary validation of a new Existential Gratitude Scale (EGS), designed to measure the tendency to give thanks in difficult times. This study is part of the research agenda of second-wave positive psychology (PP2.0)...
Second Wave Positive Psychology’s (PP 2.0) Contribution to Counselling Psychology
Abstract Second wave positive psychology (PP 2.0), consisting of two pillars—existential positive psychology and indigenous psychology—emerges as a complement to the limitations of positive psychology as championed by Martin Seligman. This special issue illustrates...
Let Your Vulnerability be Your Strength
President’s Column for the Positive Living Newsletter (March 2019). Read the rest of the newsletter here. Are you worried about being vulnerable? “Vulnerability” is derived from the Latin word vulnerare (to be wounded); it describes the potential to be injured...
Meaning Conference 2025 will be the INPM’s first in-person conference with a virtual option after the pandemic.