Оптимизъм, песимизъм и удовлетворение от живота
Optimism, pessimism and life satisfaction

Summary/Abstract: The incidence of depression and coping with stress and unfavorable life circumstances necessitated contemporary psychology to turn its research focus on researching, studying and defining the protective personal resources related to optimism, self-esteem, information processing, resilience and personal growth as well as to the ways of experiencing subjective and psychological well-being. The basic psychological theories of pessimism and optimism as multi-dimensional construct are outlined: it encompasses both the negative aspects of human existence and the positive mental functioning. The links with life satisfaction are also considered. These models seek to shift the traditional focus of psychological research from the deficiency and negativity to the positive human functioning. The fundamental principles of positive mental health and well-being are sketched as their integration presents the flourishing personality and happiness – again – as a multidimensional construct.

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