Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry (동의신경정신과학회지)
- Volume 19 Issue 3
- /
- Pages.1-22
- /
- 2008
- /
- 1226-6396(pISSN)
- /
- 2234-4942(eISSN)
Positive Psychology and Oriental Medicine
긍정심리학과 한의학
- Kim, Jung-Ho (Department of Psychology, Duksung Women's University)
- 김정호 (덕성여자대학교 심리학과)
- Published : 2008.11.30
Abstract
Objective: The present study introduced positive psychology and discussed the relation between positive psychology and oriental medicine. Methods: For the introduction of positive psychology the followings were dealt with: 1) review of positive subjective states and positive individual traits; 2) functions of positive subjective states and positive individual traits especially in the domain of health; 3) various interventions of positive psychology. Nextly we discussed the possibility of mutual development of oriental medicine and positive psychology with the meeting of both disciplines. Conclusion: Lastly it was emphasized that both disciplines should have more interests in well-being and health promotion and that we need more systematic scientific investigation for the development and application of positive interventions.