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- PsycINFO This link opens in a new windowThis is the main index to the peer-reviewed literature for psychology and neuroscience. It indexes citations and summaries of journal articles, book chapters, books, and technical reports in the field of psychology and psychological aspects of related disciplines.
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Academic Journals Related to Positive Psychology
- Health Psychology JournalsArticles about positive psychology and resilience can be found in Health Psychology journals. Check out this list.
Reference Resources
Reference resources such as encyclopedias and handbooks can give you good background information about your topic and are helpful resources when selecting or refining your topic.
Oxford Handbook of Positive PsychologyISBN: 0199396531
- Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Health, Illness, Behavior, and SocietyReview articles on behavioral health topics.