Part I: Intraindividual Variability
Part II: Intraindividual Change--Dynamic Factor Analysis
Part III: Interindividual Differences: Measurement
Issues--Structural Equation Modeling--Measurement
Invariance--Experimental Methods--Behavior Genetics
Part IV: Interindividual Differences in Intraindividual
Variability--Spectral Analysis and Item Response Models--Dynamic
Systems Analysis
Part V: Interindividual Differences in Intraindividual
Change--Latent Growth Analysis--Hierarchical Linear
Modeling--Latent Class Models
Anthony D. Ong is Assistant Professor of Human Development at
Cornell University. He received his doctorate from the University
of Southern California in 2002. His research and scholarly
interests center on the nature and development of resilience and
positive adaption across the life course. His research has been
funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health.
Manfred H.M. vanDulmen is Assistant Professor in the Department of
Psychology at Kent State University. He received his doctorate from
the University of Minnesota in 2001. His research focuses on the
relationship processes underlying the development of adaptive and
maladaptive social behavior during adolescence and young adulthood.
He has a special interest in methodological and measurement issues
in developmental psychology.
"This wonderful book is an absolute must for researchers who are
studying positive psychology, and will do much to advance the
sophistication of this field. Other scientists, however, will also
profit from the excellent treatment of advanced issues by experts
in the field, with topics such as hierarchical linear modeling,
experience-sampling, dynamic factor analysis and systems analysis,
spectral analysis, and latent growth curve models. A bonus is
the
inclusion of chapters on topics such as hardiness, character, and
wisdom that integrate conceptual and methodological issues. This is
a superb reference on advanced research design."--Ed Diener,
Alumni
Distinguished Professor of Psychology, University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign, and Editor, Perspectives on Psychological
Science, and Journal of Happiness Studies
"This is not a 'shelve-and-forget' book but rather an essential
reference work that should be within easy reach of the fingertips
of any positive psychologist serious about research. This volume
will serve as a catalyst to open new avenues of exploration and
rigorous inquiry into aspects of the human condition that lead to
happiness, fulfillment, and flourishing."--Robert A. Emmons,
Editor-in-Chief, The Journal of Positive Psychology
"I highly recommend this volume to faculty and students interested
in cutting-edge research methods and statistics as well as positive
psychology. Most methodology books are like the taste of bitter
medicine. However, Ong and van Dulmen have succeeded like Mary
Poppins, who, with a spoonful of sugar, made the medicine go down
even better. Learning about methods and statistics through
applications to positive psychology is a marriage made in
heaven."--Corey
L. M. Keyes, Professor of Sociology and Public Health, Emory
University
"Research methods are the backbone of science. In this
comprehensive collection, Ong and van Dulmen have compiled lucid
descriptions of the many research methods and techniques that
collectively will enable the emerging discipline of Positive
Psychology to fulfill its promise. From the traditional to the
cutting-edge, spanning paradigmatic approaches to advanced
statistics, this volume will be very informative to experienced
researchers and neophytes alike.
Drawing on the varied topics of Positive Psychology, each chapter
succinctly illustrates the intricate interplay between concept and
method in the creation and application of knowledge. This is an
outstanding volume, one that will expand the methodological toolbox
of anyone interested in the study of human strengths and
virtues."--Harry Reis, Professor of Psychology, University of
Rochester
"Ultimately, The Oxford Handbook of Methods in Positive Psychology
provides readers with an understanding of the methods necessary to
advance the way of the positive psychologist and, more important, a
better understanding of human psychology."--PsycCRITIQUES
"This book certainly explores a broad range of methods used in
positive psychology, and in a very engaging way...This book will
not only be of interest to those already convinced of the value of
positive psychology, but also to anyone wishing to learn more about
well-being, emotion, social relations and strengths. It is an
excellent reference book."--The Psychologist
"This wonderful book is an absolute must for researchers who are
studying positive psychology, and will do much to advance the
sophistication of this field. Other scientists, however, will also
profit from the excellent treatment of advanced issues by experts
in the field, with topics such as hierarchical linear modeling,
experience-sampling, dynamic factor analysis and systems analysis,
spectral analysis, and latent growth curve models. A bonus is
the
inclusion of chapters on topics such as hardiness, character, and
wisdom that integrate conceptual and methodological issues. This is
a superb reference on advanced research design."--Ed Diener,
Alumni
Distinguished Professor of Psychology, University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign, and Editor, Perspectives on Psychological
Science, and Journal of Happiness Studies
"This is not a 'shelve-and-forget' book but rather an essential
reference work that should be within easy reach of the fingertips
of any positive psychologist serious about research. This volume
will serve as a catalyst to open new avenues of exploration and
rigorous inquiry into aspects of the human condition that lead to
happiness, fulfillment, and flourishing."--Robert A. Emmons,
Editor-in-Chief, The Journal of Positive Psychology
"I highly recommend this volume to faculty and students interested
in cutting-edge research methods and statistics as well as positive
psychology. Most methodology books are like the taste of bitter
medicine. However, Ong and van Dulmen have succeeded like Mary
Poppins, who, with a spoonful of sugar, made the medicine go down
even better. Learning about methods and statistics through
applications to positive psychology is a marriage made in
heaven."--Corey
L. M. Keyes, Professor of Sociology and Public Health, Emory
University
"Research methods are the backbone of science. In this
comprehensive collection, Ong and van Dulmen have compiled lucid
descriptions of the many research methods and techniques that
collectively will enable the emerging discipline of Positive
Psychology to fulfill its promise. From the traditional to the
cutting-edge, spanning paradigmatic approaches to advanced
statistics, this volume will be very informative to experienced
researchers and neophytes alike.
Drawing on the varied topics of Positive Psychology, each chapter
succinctly illustrates the intricate interplay between concept and
method in the creation and application of knowledge. This is an
outstanding volume, one that will expand the methodological toolbox
of anyone interested in the study of human strengths and
virtues."--Harry Reis, Professor of Psychology, University of
Rochester
"Ultimately, The Oxford Handbook of Methods in Positive Psychology
provides readers with an understanding of the methods necessary to
advance the way of the positive psychologist and, more important, a
better understanding of human psychology."--PsycCRITIQUES
"This book certainly explores a broad range of methods used in
positive psychology, and in a very engaging way...This book will
not only be of interest to those already convinced of the value of
positive psychology, but also to anyone wishing to learn more about
well-being, emotion, social relations and strengths. It is an
excellent reference book."--The Psychologist
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