Dr.Robert Enright is the unquestioned pioneer in the scientific study of forgiveness. He has been called “the forgiveness trailblazer” by Time magazine and is often introduced as “the father of forgiveness research” because of his 35-year academic commitment to researching and implementing forgiveness programs.
I am an associate professor at the Centre for Wellbeing Science within the University of Melbourne's Graduate School of Education. My research draws on multiple fields of inquiry, including health, positive, social, personality, and developmental psychology, and public health to address the question of thriving across the lifespan. I focus on understanding, measuring, and supporting wellbeing across the lifespan. I work with schools and workplaces to examine strategies for supporting wellbeing, and bridging gaps between research and practice.I have published 3 books, over 100 peer-reviewed articles and chapters, and the new, freely available Palgrave Handbook of Positive Education. I have published 3 books, over 100 peer-reviewed articles and chapters, and the new, freely available Palgrave Handbook of Positive Education.
The University of Adelaide’s School of Psychology is one of Australia’s most prestigious, offering a world-class learning environment and delivering outstanding research and education. It focuses on the scientific study of people’s thoughts and behaviours, aiming to develop useful ways of understanding human minds and actions. The School of Psychology at the University of Adelaide is home to renowned psychology researchers, educators, and practitioners. They aim to enhance industry capabilities and improve Australians' lives, building on a tradition of international excellence in research and teaching to address global challenges.
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