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positive orientation: a standalone construct

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Positive psychology

a general disposition to view oneself, one's life and the future positively, treated as the shared core of self-esteem, life satisfaction and optimism.

In positive psychology, positive orientation refers to a general disposition to view oneself, one's life and the future positively, treated as the shared core of self-esteem, life satisfaction and optimism. This meaning comes from Caprara (2012) in Psychological Assessment.[1]

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References

Caprara, G. V., Alessandri, G., Eisenberg, N., Kupfer, A., Steca, P., Caprara, M. G., Yamaguchi, S., Fukuzawa, A., & Abela, J. (2012). The Positivity Scale. Psychological Assessment, 24(3), 701-712. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0026681

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