Cover of Genetics of Psychological Well-Being

Book 2015

Genetics of Psychological Well-Being

5 readers

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Language
English
Published
2015
  • Positive psychology
  • Genetic psychology
  • Behavior genetics
  • Adaptability (Psychology)
  • Happiness
  • Behavioral Genetics
  • Psychological Adaptation
  • Psychologie positive

In the past decade there has been an explosion of research into the psychology of well-being. However, it is only recently that researchers have started to investigate the specific genetic factors that influence well-being. This landmark book summarizes the state of knowledge regarding heritability and molecular genetics in positive psychology.