The role of positive emotions in positive psychology: The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions.

Barbara L. Fredrickson

doi:10.1037/0003-066x.56.3.218

journal article Mar 01, 2001

The role of positive emotions in positive psychology: The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions.

Barbara L. Fredrickson

American Psychologist Vol. 56 No. 3 pp. 218-226 · American Psychological Association (APA)

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Published: Mar 01, 2001
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Barbara L. Fredrickson (2001). The role of positive emotions in positive psychology: The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions.. American Psychologist, 56(3), 218-226. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066x.56.3.218

The role of positive emotions in positive psychology: The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions.

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