Preferences for positive psychology exercises

Schueller, Stephen M.

doi:10.1080/17439761003790948

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Preferences for positive psychology exercises

Schueller, Stephen M.·2010·The Journal of Positive Psychology

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Positive psychologists have developed a variety of techniques to increase well-being. This study explored whether preferences for some interventions are linked to preferences for other interventions. A total of 792 participants received up to six positive psychology exercises. After each exercise, participants indicated their preference for each exercise and how often they engaged in it. A factor analysis of these scores revealed three groupings of subjective preferences: active-constructive responding and savoring; blessings and life summary; and gratitude visit and strengths. Individuals who had high preference for an exercise were more likely to complete the exercise. Implications for application of positive psychology exercises and future recommendations are discussed including the use of such a framework for tailoring custom programs of interventions.

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Authors: Schueller, S. M.
Affiliations: University of Pennsylvania (US)
Corresponding author: Schueller, Stephen M.
ORCID: Schueller, Stephen M.
Venue: The Journal of Positive Psychology
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Published: 2010-05
Volume: 5
Issue: 3
Pages: 192-203
ISSN: 1743-9760 (ISSN-L)
1743-9779
DOI: 10.1080/17439761003790948
OpenAlex: W1983212898
Cited by: 182
References: 55
Citations by year: 2026: 4 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 9 · 2022: 8 · 2021: 10 · 2020: 9 · 2019: 10 · 2018: 40 · 2017: 18 · 2016: 11 · 2015: 8 · 2014: 22 · 2013: 10 · 2012: 8
FWCI: 10.93
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: The Journal of Positive Psychology (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
Keywords: positive psychology interventions, exercise preferences, intervention adherence, savoring, gratitude interventions, strengths-based intervention, well-being

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