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Background: By relying on talents and abilities, instead of focusing on diseases, positive psychology has opened its place in psychology literature and has become more important with the increasing progress of societies and the spread of materialism. In Martin Seligman's theory, happiness is one of the most important concepts in positive psychology and refers to a person's feeling of happiness and satisfaction. Aims: The current research was conducted with the aim of providing a model for happiness based on Martin Seligman perspective. Methods: The method of the current research was qualitative, which was carried out using the grounded theory method. The statistical population in the review section of Seligman's theory was the content of the book "Prosperity of Positive Psychology: A New Understanding of the Theory of Happiness and Well-Being", all of its content was carefully examined by researchers, and in the expert section, the statistical population included all positive psychology specialists in Tehran. It was in 1402 that they were identified by snowball sampling and by asking the opinion of 10 of these experts, their opinions on the subject under study were examined. Results: In the present study, causal, contextual and intervening factors of happiness were identified. On the other hand, strategies for focusing on strengths, practicing gratitude, practicing acceptance of suffering, setting goals and weekly or monthly planning, establishing and maintaining positive relationships and meaningful connections with others, practicing living in the present and valuing the present moments and sports activities and mobility Physical activity was identified as a means of happiness. Finally, it was found that happiness brings various consequences, including improving mood, improving health, improving relationships, increasing creativity, success at work, maintaining mental balance, and increasing motivation. Conclusion: The findings of the present study showed that Martin Seligman's genuine happiness is consistent with the opinion of experts in the field of positive psychology; Because both emphasize that happiness, satisfaction and inner peace can be achieved through spiritual connection with God and following religious and moral principles and a positive attitude towards life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
