Positive Psychology

By Dr. Hemlata Joshi | JNV University, Jodhpur

Learners enrolled: 214

Lightner Witmer established clinical psychology when he established the first

"psychological clinic" at the University of Pennsylvania in 1896 (Reisman,

1991). Witmer and other pioneering clinical psychologists focused their work

on helping young children who were having academic or learning difficulties

rather than "patients" with "mental disorders" (Reisman, 1991; Routh, 2000).

As a result, rather than being inspired by psychoanalytic theory's emphasis on

psychopathology, they were more influenced by psychometric theory and its

emphasis on precise measurement. But after Freud's 1909 visit to Clark

University, clinical psychology and psychiatry were quickly dominated by

psychoanalysis and its offshoots (Korchin, 1976).

Summary

Course Status :	Upcoming
Course Type :	Elective
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	15 weeks
Category :	Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit Points :	4
Level :	Undergraduate
Start Date :	05 Jan 2026
End Date :	30 Apr 2026
Enrollment Ends :	28 Feb 2026
Exam Date :
Translation Languages :	English
NCrF Level	5.5

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Course layout

WEEK - 1

-POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY - Introduction

-Positive Psychology - Aims and Scope

-Perspectives to Positive Psychology

WEEK - 2

-Eastern Perspective

-Differences between the Eastern and the Western Perspective

-Character Strengths and Virtues

WEEK - 3

-VIA Classification of Strength and Virtue 

-Virtue (Wisdom & Knowledge) - Part 1

-Virtue (Wisdom & Knowledge) - Part 2

WEEK - 4

-Virtue (Courage) - Part 1

-Virtue (Courage). - Part 2

-Virtue (Humanity and Justice) - Part 1

WEEK - 5

-Virtue (Humanity and Justice) - Part 2

-Temperance and Transcendence (Virtue) - Part 1

-Temperance and Transcendence (Virtue) - Part 2

WEEK - 6

-Signature and strength

-Happiness

-Well-being

WEEK - 7

-Positive Affect and positive emotion- Part 1

-Positive Affect and positive emotion -Part 2

-Emotional Intelligence - Part 1

WEEK - 8

-Emotional Intelligence - Part 2

-Resilience

-Understanding Self-efficacy in Positive Psychology

WEEK - 9

-OPTIMISM

-Hope

-Wisdom as positive cognitive process

WEEK - 10

-Flow in Positive Cognitive states and Processes

-Mindfulness in Positive Psychology

-Positive Psychology Interventions Part -I

WEEK - 11

-Positive Psychology Intervention Techniques- Part II

-Positive Psychology Intervention - III

-Application of Positive Psychology at Work - Part 1

WEEK - 12

-Application of Positive Psychology at work – Part 2

-Application Positive Psychology in Education - 1

-Application Of Positive Psychology In Education (Part-II)

WEEK - 13

-Application of Positive Psychology in Aging – 1

-Application of positive Psychology in aging - 2

-Application of Positive Psychology in Health

-The Role of Positive Cognitive Processes in Treating Life Style Diseases

Books and references

1. Snyder, C. R., Lopez, S. J., & Pedrotti, J. T. (2011, January 1). Positive Psychology. SAGE. http://books.google.ie/books?id=ZCE9Qx8VHAEC&printsec=frontcover&dq=positive+psychology+synder&hl=&cd=1&source=gbs_api

2. Hefferon, K., & Boniwell, I. (2011, May 1). Positive Psychology: Theory, Research And Applications. McGraw-Hill Education (UK). http://books.google.ie/books?id=0Oja5sDT72oC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Positive+Psychology+Theory,+Research+and+Applications&hl=&cd=1&source=gbs_api

3. Carr, A. (2013, September 5). Positive Psychology. Routledge. http://books.google.ie/books?id=YU-0AAAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=Positive+Psychology+%0D%0AThe+science+of+happiness+and+human+strengths+%0D%0AAlan+Carr&hl=&cd=1&source=gbs_api

4. Gayathri N., & Meenakshi, K. (2012, January 25). Emotional intelligence through the Bhagavad-Gita. International Journal of Research Studies in Psychology, 1(2). https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsp.2012.v1i2.83

5. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023003171

6. https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/epgpdata/uploads/epgp_content/S000031PY/P000680/M010079/ET/1475479055PSY_P9_M10_e-Text.pdf

Instructor bio

Dr. Hemlata Joshi

JNV University, Jodhpur

Dr. Hemlata Joshi MA, UGC- NET, RPSC-SLET, Ph. D. H.No.4, Sitaram Nagar, Behind Latiyal Vatika, Pal Road, Jodhpur, RAJ. Contact: +91 9460589900 Email: drjoshijnvu9@gmail.com To nurture and inspire young minds to equip themselves with the right knowledge and skills so as to become the troch-bearers of a psychologically – enlightened community and thereby pave the way for mental health and well-being for all. Career Sketch  Assistant Professor: Department of Psychology, Jai Narain Vyas university, Jodhpur, from Feb. 2013 till date.  Teaching Experience: UG & PG - 9 years Scholastics  Ph. D. Awarded on “A Comparative Study of Mental Health Potentialities, Emotional Intelligence and Coping Styles of Different Age groups.” in Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, on 27th December, 2006.  Qualified UGC NET in June 2012.  Qualified RPSC SLET in 2012.  M.A. in Psychology from Jai Narain Vyas University in 2004, Gold Medalist.  B.A. (English Literature, History, Psychology) from Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur in 2002.  Senior Secondary (Science-Biology with Computer Science) from Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi in 1999 with 65% (School : Rajmata Krishna Kumari Girls’ Public School)  Secondary from Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi in 1999 with 74%. Publications  COVID-19 Rapidly Revamps Consumer Behaviour: An Online Survey, published in volume 16, No.2, July-December 2021, Journal of Psychosocial Research, a Peer-reviewed Journal, indexed in American Psychological Association (APA), ISSN 0973-5410 e- ISSN 0976-3937 Rekha and Hemlata Joshi  Covid 19 Pandemic as a Means to Strengthening Positive Attitude Towards Yoga: A Survey, published in Journal Of Well-Being, Volume 16/ Number 2/ July 2021, a Refereed Biannual Journal, ISSN 0974-8717, Neelam Kalla, Dr. Hemlata Joshi.  Attitude Towards Yoga As A Healthcare Practise Amid The COVID 19 Pandemic: A Survey, published in Shodh Sanchar Bulletin, a UGC Approved Care Listed Journal , Volume 11/Issue 41/ January-March, 2021, ISSN 2229-3620, Dr. Hemlata Joshi, Dr. Neelam Kalla.  Consumer Behaviour and Covid Nexus: An online Survey of Economic Impact on Households, published in volume 8, issue 29, January to March 2021, of Shodh Sarita, a UGC care listed journal 2348-297, Hemlata Joshi Rekha  Emotional Fitness Training For Sustainable Development, published in Journal of Well Being, Volume 14/Number 2/ July 2020, a Refereed Journal, ISSN 0974-8717, Hemlata Joshi, P.S.Chouhan  Work life blending during covid-19: Challenges and Remedies for organisations during tough times, published in volume 9, issue 4, December 2020 in the International Journal Education and Psychological Research, ISSN: 2349-0853, e-ISSN:2279-0179  Impact of Life Skills among Adolescents: A Review, published in International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, a UGC approved Journal (No. 43602), Vol.6, Issue 2, April-June,2019. Impact Factor 5.75. ISSN 2349-5138  Psychological Well-Being and Social Relationships: A Systematic Review, published in International Education and Research Journal, a Peer Reviewed & Refereed Journal. Vol.5, Issue 7, July 2019. Impact Factor 4.064  A Comparative Study Between Coping Styles of Adolescents and Adults, published in International Journal of Scientific Research, UGC approved (No. 49217) Peer Reviewed, Refereed & Indexed International Journal.Vol.-7, Issue-7, July-2018. Impact Factor 4.758 ISSN No. 2277-8179, INDEX COPERNICUS IC VALUE 93.98.  The Use of Information Technology in Counselling: A Review, published in International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, a UGC approved (No. 43602), Vol.6, Issue 2, April-June,2019. Impact Factor 5.75. ISSN 2349-5138 A Comparative Study of Emotional Intelligence of Different Age Groups, published in International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, Peer Reviewed & Referred Multidisciplinary International Journal, Vol.5, Issue 2, April-June,2018. Impact Factor 3.215, Cosmos Impact Factor 4.236. ISSN 2349-5138  Teen Suicides in India: Exploring the Psychological, Social and Academic Factors, published in International Journal of Social Sciences Review, UGC approved (No.41948), Vol.7, Issue 5 – I, May, 2019.ISSN – 2347-3797  A Comparative study of Mental Health Potentialities Between Different Age groups, published in Journal Well Being, Volume 7/Number 1/January 2013, ISSN 0974-8717

Course certificate

1. End-Term Examination:

Weightage: 70% of the final result

Minimum Passing Criteria: 40%

2. Internal Assessment:

Weightage: 30% of the final result

Minimum Passing Criteria: 40%

Calculation of IA Marks:

Out of all graded weekly assessments/assignments, the top 50% of assignments shall be considered for the calculation of the final Internal Assessment marks.

All students who obtain 40% marks in the internal assessment and 40% marks in the end-term proctored exam separately will be eligible for the SWAYAM Credit Certificate.

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