The role of positive emotions in positive psychology. The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions.
The role of positive emotions in positive psychology. The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions.
B. Fredrickson
2001 · DOI: 10.1037/0003-066X.56.3.218
American Psychologist · 14,505 Citations
TLDR
The theory and findings suggest that the capacity to experience positive emotions may be a fundamental human strength central to the study of human flourishing.