The Oxford Handbook of Hope

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Matthew W. Gallagher (Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Houston) Shane J. Lopez (Senior Scientist in Residence, Senior Scientist in Residence, Gallup)

The Oxford Handbook of Hope

Matthew W. Gallagher (Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Houston), Shane J. Lopez (Senior Scientist in Residence, Senior Scientist in Residence, Gallup)

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Oxford University Press Inc
15 February 2018

Psychology; Humanistic psychology; Mental health services; Clinical psychology; Terminal care nursing

Series: Oxford Library of Psychology

Hope has long been a topic of interest for psychologists, philosophers, educators, and physicians. In the past few decades, researchers from various disciplines and from around the world have studied how hope relates to superior academic performance, improved outcomes in the workplace, and improved psychological and physical health in individuals of all ages. Edited by Matthew W. Gallagher and the late Shane J. Lopez, The Oxford Handbook of Hope provides readers with a thorough and comprehensive update on the past 25 years of hope research while simultaneously providing an outline of what leading hope researchers believe the future of this line of research to be.

In this extraordinary volume, Gallagher, Lopez, and their expert team of contributors discuss such topics as how best to define hope, how hope is distinguished from related philosophical and psychological constructs, what the current best practices are for measuring and quantifying hope, interventions and strategies for promoting hope across a variety of settings, the impact it has on physical and mental health, and the ways in which hope promotes positive functioning. Throughout its pages, these experts review what is currently known about hope and identify the topics and questions that will help guide the next decade of research ahead.

Edited by: Matthew W. Gallagher (Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Department of Psychology University of Houston), Shane J. Lopez (Senior Scientist in Residence, Senior Scientist in Residence, Gallup)
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 257mm, Width: 180mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 880g
ISBN: 9780199399314
ISBN 10: 019939931X
Series: Oxford Library of Psychology
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 15 February 2018
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Matthew W. Gallagher is Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Houston. He received his doctorate in clinical and quantitative psychology from the University of Kansas in 2011. His research focuses on the role of hope in promoting resilience to and recovery from emotional disorders, the development of novel treatments for emotional disorders, and the benefits of positive aspects of mental health. Shane J. Lopez was a Gallup Senior Scientist and Research Director of the Clifton Strengths Institute. He published extensively, including Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths, The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology, Positive Psychological Assessment: A Handbook of Models and Measures, Positive Psychology: Exploring the Best in People, The Encyclopedia of Positive Psychology, and The Psychology of Courage: Modern Research on an Ancient Virtue. He was a fellow of the American Psychological Association and the International Positive Psychology Association.

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If you work in palliative care and you are interested in optimising patient treatment and communication, and especially if your job involves teaching, you may find this book helpful. * nternational Association for Hospice & Palliative Care *