Am Psychol September 2005 PMID 16045394

Positive psychology progress: empirical validation of interventions.

Martin E P Seligman, Tracy A Steen, Nansook Park, Christopher Peterson

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a strong positive response and interest in the article's findings, with frequent mentions of gratitude exercises and personal strength use as effective practices, showing both engagement and optimism about the influence of positive interventions on mental health.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the positive effects of interventions like gratitude practices, indicating general agreement with the article's implications.

InterestHigh interest

The emphasis on practical strategies such as gratitude journals and daily reflection shows high interest in applying positive psychology methods.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many posts reference specific studies and practical applications, demonstrating a deep engagement with the research and its effects.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the potential for these interventions to significantly boost happiness and reduce depression, suggesting moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Positive psychology has rapidly advanced over the past five years, with new books, conferences, and a classification system for character strengths and virtues that complements traditional mental health manuals.
  • Cross-cultural research suggests that strengths and virtues are widely shared across different cultures, indicating a universal aspect of positive psychology.
  • A study testing five happiness interventions found that three of them effectively increased happiness and reduced depression, highlighting the potential for positive interventions to complement traditional mental health treatments.]

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Kristen Jakobitz
@KristenJakobitz · X

Research proves the act of #gratitude significantly boosts positive thinking. https://t.co/wkkBUUKEmC -Keep a gratitude journal filled with things you’re grateful for daily -Reach out to someone who helps you & thank them -Take the time to be appreciative of the world around you https://t.co/JYTe8ooRAO

Jun 15, 2021 · 20 likes · 10 shares · 19,461 followers View post →
Kourosh Kalantar-Zadeh
@K_KalantarZadeh · X

This article based on a 2005 study entitled “Positive Psychology Progress: Empirical Validation of Interventions.” ❓Do you also think “Positive Psychology” and “Counting our Blessings” are effective ways of improving mood? https://t.co/jiNaJ0flnN

Dec 21, 2024 · 10 likes · 15,738 followers View post →
Julie Schubert
@JulieSchubert6 · X

Seligman, M. E., Steen, T. A., Park, N., & Peterson, C. (2005). Positive psychology progress: Empirical validation of interventions. American Psychologist, 60(5), 410-421. Pple using a personal strength each day for 1 wk reported increase in happiness &decrease in sympt of depr. https://t.co/JoEGP00OcS

Mar 10, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 116 followers View post →
Umut Muhammed Kaymakcı
@m_umutkaymakci · X

ne ehemmiyetimiz var..." *Seligman, M. E. P., Steen, T. A., Park, N., & Peterson, C. (2005). Positive Psychology Progress: Empirical Validation of Interventions. American Psychologist, 60(5), 410–421. https://t.co/58bPIZ163k

Aug 26, 2025 · 3 likes · 382 followers View post →
Kourosh Kalantar-Zadeh
@kouroshkalantar.bsky.social · Bluesky

This article based on a 2005 study entitled “Positive Psychology Progress: Empirical Validation of Interventions.” ❓Do you also think “Positive Psychology” and “Counting our Blessings” are effective ways of improving mood? www.bbc.com/future/artic...

Dec 21, 2024 · 2 likes View post →
Mary Richards
@_maryrichards · X

Find three good things every day https://t.co/FaBoCIOj20 https://t.co/jdEZhzfQBH https://t.co/8UXuYv3jrL https://t.co/HMglrOYS0y https://t.co/7Vwy058TQ3

Nov 27, 2020 · 1 like · 6,132 followers View post →

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Umut Muhammed Kaymakcı
@m_umutkaymakci · X

ne ehemmiyetimiz var..." *Seligman, M. E. P., Steen, T. A., Park, N., & Peterson, C. (2005). Positive Psychology Progress: Empirical Validation of Interventions. American Psychologist, 60(5), 410–421. https://t.co/58bPIZ163k

Aug 26, 2025 · 3 likes · 382 followers View post →
Kourosh Kalantar-Zadeh
@kouroshkalantar.bsky.social · Bluesky

This article based on a 2005 study entitled “Positive Psychology Progress: Empirical Validation of Interventions.” ❓Do you also think “Positive Psychology” and “Counting our Blessings” are effective ways of improving mood? www.bbc.com/future/artic...

Dec 21, 2024 · 2 likes View post →
Kourosh Kalantar-Zadeh
@K_KalantarZadeh · X

This article based on a 2005 study entitled “Positive Psychology Progress: Empirical Validation of Interventions.” ❓Do you also think “Positive Psychology” and “Counting our Blessings” are effective ways of improving mood? https://t.co/jiNaJ0flnN

Dec 21, 2024 · 10 likes · 15,738 followers View post →
Dr Emma Palmer-Cooper
@dr_emmaclaire · X

The aim isn’t to encourage toxic positivity, but to promote positive thought processes * Seligman, M., Steen T., Park N., and Peterson, C. (2005) Positive psychology progress: empirical validation of interventions. Am psychol, 60 (5), 410 – 421 https://t.co/iLQYYaSUF0

Mar 5, 2024 · 1,550 followers View post →
James Huang
@semaj187 · X

Seligman et al 2005 Gratitude visit https://t.co/J1UnjfwLxt Boosting happiness over time, months! The power of gratitude!

May 31, 2023 · 389 followers View post →
Mike Adams
@FatherMikeA · X

Theological tweet of the day: Studies (https://t.co/WgHKJBlcq1) have found that a single act of thoughtful gratitude produces an immediate 10% increase in happiness, and a 35% reduction in depressive symptoms.#ttotd

Nov 29, 2022 · 145 followers View post →
VLDerricks
@Derricv7 · X

RT @KristenJakobitz: Research proves the act of #gratitude significantly boosts positive thinking. https://t.co/wkkBUUKEmC -Keep a gratitu…

Jun 16, 2021 · 10 shares · 272 followers View post →
CHSeaton
@COSseaton · X

RT @KristenJakobitz: Research proves the act of #gratitude significantly boosts positive thinking. https://t.co/wkkBUUKEmC -Keep a gratitu…

Jun 16, 2021 · 10 shares · 5,926 followers View post →
Helina Mändmets
@helinamandmets · X

RT @KristenJakobitz: Research proves the act of #gratitude significantly boosts positive thinking. https://t.co/wkkBUUKEmC -Keep a gratitu…

Jun 16, 2021 · 10 shares · 2,867 followers View post →
Consumers Association Penang
@consumer_penang · X

RT @KristenJakobitz: Research proves the act of #gratitude significantly boosts positive thinking. https://t.co/wkkBUUKEmC -Keep a gratitu…

Jun 16, 2021 · 10 shares · 317 followers View post →
Ralph N Martins
@RalphNMartins1 · X

RT @KristenJakobitz: Research proves the act of #gratitude significantly boosts positive thinking. https://t.co/wkkBUUKEmC -Keep a gratitu…

Jun 15, 2021 · 10 shares · 1,642 followers View post →
Pirthiman Pradhan
@Pirthiman · X

RT @KristenJakobitz: Research proves the act of #gratitude significantly boosts positive thinking. https://t.co/wkkBUUKEmC -Keep a gratitu…

Jun 15, 2021 · 10 shares · 473 followers View post →
MRG/MikAnton
@Geofex · X

RT @KristenJakobitz: Research proves the act of #gratitude significantly boosts positive thinking. https://t.co/wkkBUUKEmC -Keep a gratitu…

Jun 15, 2021 · 10 shares · 889 followers View post →
Gamma Flip
@gammaflip · X

RT @KristenJakobitz: Research proves the act of #gratitude significantly boosts positive thinking. https://t.co/wkkBUUKEmC -Keep a gratitu…

Jun 15, 2021 · 10 shares · 563 followers View post →
Kristie Leong M.D.
@DrKristieLeong · X

RT @KristenJakobitz: Research proves the act of #gratitude significantly boosts positive thinking. https://t.co/wkkBUUKEmC -Keep a gratitu…

Jun 15, 2021 · 10 shares · 59,621 followers View post →
Ryan
@fish_d1 · X

RT @KristenJakobitz: Research proves the act of #gratitude significantly boosts positive thinking. https://t.co/wkkBUUKEmC -Keep a gratitu…

Jun 15, 2021 · 10 shares · 52 followers View post →
Kristen Jakobitz
@KristenJakobitz · X

Research proves the act of #gratitude significantly boosts positive thinking. https://t.co/wkkBUUKEmC -Keep a gratitude journal filled with things you’re grateful for daily -Reach out to someone who helps you & thank them -Take the time to be appreciative of the world around you https://t.co/JYTe8ooRAO

Jun 15, 2021 · 20 likes · 10 shares · 19,461 followers View post →
Mary Richards
@_maryrichards · X

Find three good things every day https://t.co/FaBoCIOj20 https://t.co/jdEZhzfQBH https://t.co/8UXuYv3jrL https://t.co/HMglrOYS0y https://t.co/7Vwy058TQ3

Nov 27, 2020 · 1 like · 6,132 followers View post →
William Corrigan
@WilliamCorriga2 · X

RT @JulieSchubert6: Seligman, M. E., Steen, T. A., Park, N., & Peterson, C. (2005). Positive psychology progress: Empirical validation of i…

Mar 11, 2019 · 1 share · 118 followers View post →
Julie Schubert
@JulieSchubert6 · X

Seligman, M. E., Steen, T. A., Park, N., & Peterson, C. (2005). Positive psychology progress: Empirical validation of interventions. American Psychologist, 60(5), 410-421. Pple using a personal strength each day for 1 wk reported increase in happiness &decrease in sympt of depr. https://t.co/JoEGP00OcS

Mar 10, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 116 followers View post →
stevens
@armandnavarrojo · X

@Onnekacum @AnnaSanchezRue1 @pepeonet @DeutscheZeitung Positive Psychology Progress Empirical Validation of Interventions al google scholar peterson , seligman

Feb 28, 2019 · 1 like · 420 followers View post →