Positive Technology. Technology as a means of improving human well-being and social interactions

Abstract

Positive technology is a new field that combines the new developments in technology with the contributions of Positive Psychology. The latter guides the way in which ICTs can be used to foster positive emotions, promote personal growth and contribute to social development. Positive Technology intends to improve personal experiences so as to enhance the well–being of human beings and promote the nurturing of strengths in people, organizations and societies. This study briefly describes Martin Seligman’s Happiness Theory and aims at reviewing the state–of–art of Positive Technology by identifying its essential characteristics and objectives, as well as its most recent developments.

Keywords

• tecnología positiva
• psicología positiva
• bienestar
• tecnologías de información y comunicación
• intervenciones online