Question 1

What is Positive Psychology?

Accepted Answer

Positive Psychology is the study of human happiness, also known as subjective wellbeing.  It concerns itself with optimal human functioning.  As one of its goals, Positive Psychology targets the improvement in human functioning.

Question 2

What outcomes can you expect from Positive Psychology interventions?

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Positive Psychology is about hope, optimism, resilience and happiness.  It targets these aspects of your life by providing interventions to improve these aspects.  This website specifically targets this through teaching and online exercises.

Question 3

Does this website have interactive interventions?

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Yes. This website has a structured program that will lead to a positive effect on your happiness.  This is performed online with you being able to track your progress.

Question 4

Is this a science-based program?

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Yes. All the information, videos and exercises are based on published scientific work. Most scientific references are shown on each section of the website.

Question 5

What is MakeMeHappy?

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MakeMeHappy is an organization dedicated to advancing human happiness.  This is done in many ways such as providing education, providing assessments, community support and research.

Question 6

What is the mission of MakeMeHappy?

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The organization’s mission is to understand, measure, and promote happiness using evidence‑based tools and research.

Question 7

What kind of research does MakeMeHappy conduct?

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The website supports research into aspects of happiness.  Specific research is conducted on the effectiveness of online programs that aim to enhance subjective wellbeing in the respondent.

Question 8

Do I need to register to use the site?

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The instructional content does not require registration.  Where there is a need to safeguard your personal information, you will need to register and login.

Question 9

Is there a cost to participate in the website?

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Many functions on the website are free to use.  These are provided to you by generous donors.  Some of the structured programs require a subscription. These are clearly marked.  We may from time-to-time ask for a voluntary donation.

Question 10

How does MakeMeHappy protect my privacy?

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We use all widely recognised methods to make data safe and secure.  This is outlined in our Privacy Policy.

Question 11

Who are some of the main players?

Accepted Answer

The study of happiness was already present with the classic scholars such as Aristotle and Socrates.  In the last century, the psychologists Maslow and Rogers laid down the groundwork for what is now regarded as Positive Psychology.  More modern day thinkers are Csíkszentmihályi, Diener and Seligman.


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