Positive psychology studies the conditions that contribute to the optimal functioning of people, groups, and institutions.[1] It studies "positive subjective experience, positive individual traits, and positive institutions... it aims to improve quality of life."[2] Positive psychology began as a new domain of psychology in 1998 when Martin Seligman chose it as the theme for his term as president
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