Positive Psychology Interventions - evidence-based resources for students' career development

Abstract

In the context of exploring paths to career success and assisting the student in his development as a whole, the stream of research in positive psychology provides promising results. Evidence from studies support the hypothesis that wellbeing can bring success in the development of one's career, increasing individual's chances to find and maintain a job that brings satisfaction and autonomy, while being appreciated by superiors and colleagues and exhibiting organizational citizenship. Research has shown that positive psychology interventions (PPIs) - exercises aiming to cultivate positive aspects of personality, positive emotions, positive cognitions and positive behaviors - are successful in increasing wellbeing. Several recommendations for using PPIs with student population are being made, with examples and scenarios for such interventions.