Individual Difference Factors and the Efficacy of Positive Psychology Interventions

Kimberley Seear, Natasha Odou and Dr Dianne Vella-Brodrick (Monash University, Australia).

The purpose of this study is to understand more about the effect of people's mental imagery ability and level of mindfulness on activities designed to increase well-being.

A Study into the Experience of Playing Video Games

Mr Damien C Hull and Dr Glenn Williams (Nottingham Trent University)

Survey looking into the effects of different video game features have on the experience of an individuals game-play

Happiness Survey Study

Matthew D. Della Porta, M.A, and Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky (University of California, Riverside, USA)

A survey study concerning how and why people practice happiness-boosting activities

The International Wellbeing Study

Aaron Jarden, New Zealand Prof. Ormond Simpson (United Kingdom), Dr. Kennedy Mclachlan (New Zealand), Associate Prof. Todd Kashdan, (USA), Dr. Alexander MacKenzie (New Zealand & Associate Prof. Paul Jose (New Zealand)

This is the first study of its kind to look in depth at people's wellbeing from around the world

Reflecting on Synchronicity: Study on an Intervention to Boost Meaning in  Life

Melvyn Flitman (University of East London)

Researching the way people react to coincidences or synchronicities in life. The study involves three tests. Followed by a brief exercise each day for a week, and thereafter repeating the tests

Develop your Strengths and become Happier

Warren Davies (University of East London)

Does the use of personal strengths make people happier? For a seven day period, participants are asked to use their strengths in different ways, to see if this effects how they feel