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Two sides to every psyche: Implications of positive psychology for “mental health” research in engineering education

2022; Wiley; Volume: 112; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/jee.20493

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Muhammad Asghar, Angela Minichiello,

Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research

Journal of Engineering EducationVolume 112, Issue 1 p. 12-17 GUEST EDITORIAL Two sides to every psyche: Implications of positive psychology for "mental health" research in engineering education Muhammad Asghar, Corresponding Author Muhammad Asghar [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0002-2811-9172 Department of Engineering Education, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA Correspondence Muhammad Asghar, Department of Engineering Education, Utah State University, 4160 Old, Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322-4160, USA. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorAngela Minichiello, Angela Minichiello Department of Engineering Education, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USASearch for more papers by this author Muhammad Asghar, Corresponding Author Muhammad Asghar [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0002-2811-9172 Department of Engineering Education, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA Correspondence Muhammad Asghar, Department of Engineering Education, Utah State University, 4160 Old, Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322-4160, USA. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorAngela Minichiello, Angela Minichiello Department of Engineering Education, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USASearch for more papers by this author First published: 23 December 2022 https://doi.org/10.1002/jee.20493Citations: 1Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat REFERENCES Adhikari, K. (2012). Study of effect of vipassana on anxiety and depression. 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