
Interpretations and Meanings of Personal Development
Author(s) -
Iulia Cristina TIMOFTI
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
anuarul universităţii "petre andrei" din iaşi. fascicula asistenţă socială, sociologie, psihologie
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2601-8209
pISSN - 2248-1060
DOI - 10.18662/upasw/25/45
Subject(s) - perspective (graphical) , meaning (existential) , humanism , epistemology , personal development , mental health , psychology , sociology , social psychology , philosophy , computer science , psychotherapist , artificial intelligence , theology
This study offers a perspective upon the main directions of interpreting the concept of personal development, starting with hedonistic approach, followed by humanistic approach, then by a different meaning - satisfaction with life. Significant studies upon the concept are presented and also their implications upon mental health.