Top 5 Most Cited Articles in the Journal of Positive Psychology

The Journal of Positive Psychology was established in 2006 to bring together work about human flourishing from researchers across the spectrum of psychology. 

These are the themes from the Top 5 Most Cited articles from their website.

#1…THE IMPORTANCE OF LIFE SATISFACTION

Since 1985, surveys have consistently found that satisfaction with your life is linked to well-being and better health.

Authors: William Pavot & Ed Diener

Cited: 151

Viewed: 3,220

#2…WHAT ARE YOUR BEST POSSIBLE SELVES?

Visualizing your best possible selves can be an effective way to increase your positive emotions.

Authors: Kennon M. Sheldon & Sonya Lyubomirsky

Cited: 115

Viewed: 2,783

#3…DOES IT MATTER WHERE YOUR HAPPINESS COMES FROM?

Differentiating between happiness derived mostly from meaning and purpose versus life satisfaction, high positive and low negative affect may be arbitrary and detrimental.

Authors: Todd B Kashdan, Robert Biswas-Diener & Laura A. King

Cited: 106

Viewed: 1464

#4…THE VALUE OF EMOTIONS THAT LEAVE US FEELING FULL

The character strengths of love, hope, curiosity, and zest are strongly linked to life satisfaction. 

Authors: Christopher Peterson, Willibald Ruch, Ursula Beerman, Nansook Park & Martin E.P. Seligman

Cited: 95

Viewed: 3023

#5…ELEVATION, GRATITUDE AND ADMIRATION

The positive emotions - elevation, gratitude and admiration may operate differently than joy and happiness. Elevation motivates prosocial behavior, gratitude motivates better relationships with others, and admiration motivates self-improvement.

Authors: Sara B Algoe & Jonathan Haidt

Cited: 72

Viewed: 1328

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