Résumés
Résumé
L’objectif du présent article est de passer en revue la littérature grandissante portant sur les interventions psychologiques destinées à accroître le bonheur. On discute d’abord de la notion de bonheur et de l’importance de celui-ci pour les individus et les groupes sociaux. Ensuite, on présente une vue d’ensemble des interventions orientées vers le bonheur au moyen d’exercices spécifiques variées en considérant leur efficacité. Une section est consacrée aux implications cliniques des dites interventions pour la santé mentale et physique. Enfin, on fait la promotion de l’usage des technologies sophistiquées pour la diffusion des stratégies favorisant le bonheur.
Mots-clés :
- bonheur,
- intervention,
- psychologie positive
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to review the growing literature on psychological interventions for increasing happiness. The concept of happiness is studied and his importance for individuals and social groups is discussed. Then, a comprehensive overview of interventions is presented through the use of specific activities and the efficacy of these interventions is examined. A section is reserved for the clinical applications of happiness interventions for mental and physical health. In conclusion, the use of sophisticated technologies is promoted for the diffusion of happiness strategies.
Keywords:
- happiness,
- intervention,
- positive psychology
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