The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology

The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology, 2nd Edition, provides a cross-disciplinary reference examining the science of human potential and personal fulfillment. Edited by Shane J. Lopez and C. R. Snyder, the volume presents an empirical framework designed for individuals who do not require psychological treatment but aspire to achieve meaningful life goals.

The handbook gathers perspectives across multiple branches of the discipline, including clinical, counseling, social, personality, school, and developmental psychology. Its chapters survey broad areas of scholarship that move beyond conventional popular notions of happiness.

Core topics include personal strengths, hope, positive emotions, and life longings. The text connects these constructs to practical guidelines established across varied cultural and historical settings.