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Sebastian Reed

10/26/2023
ENGL 1302

Research Analysis Essay

In this essay, I will go over the sources that I used for my bibliography essay. First off, I

would like to start with an article by Dogra, Rajeev. “Addictive Behaviour: Aetiology and

Treatment.” Dysphrenia, vol. 3, no. 2, July 2012, pp. 119–25. This talks about how addiction

can be a major disadvantage to an individual, and how it develops overtime with many

things. The author explores for the potential causes of addiction, and there seems to be a

lot of factors that contribute to addictions. Such as: substance abuse (e.g., drugs, alcohol),

behavioral addictions (e.g., gambling, gaming, or compulsive shopping), electronic use of

mobile devices, and other activities that make an individual do the same things in a daily

basis. The biggest potential cause that associates with all of the factors mentioned above is

mostly anxiety/ stress. Most people nowadays who are stressed tend to get addicted to

something because they either find it stress relieving, or as a form of a distraction from

something. It eventually gets to the point that it draws concern to family members of that

individual. The article goes over various treatment approaches for addictive behavior. This

can include pharmacological interventions, psychotherapy, counseling, and strategies to

reduce potential self-harm. The author discusses the effectiveness of different treatment

methods and the challenges in providing effective interventions, such as relapse prevention

for instance. Electronic devices and substance abuse is the most common addiction today,

and those 2 types of addictions is the biggest challenge for psychologists, and lawmakers to
address the situation. Unfortunately, little effort is being done due to poor leadership, little

funding, and not that many professionals are out there finding ways to combat these

challenges that affect minors and adults. The root cause of substance abuse is mostly by

criminals, and the root cause of constant electronic use is pretty much stress. Combatting

something that is a very high number will likely take several years for the problem to start

going down. This also depends on funding, the amount of professionals, and the decisions

of the lawmakers.

Another article that I would like to go over is by Hogan, Michael J. “Collaborative Positive

Psychology: Solidarity, Meaning, Resilience, Wellbeing, and Virtue in a Time of Crisis.” The

article talks about introducing the field of positive psychology and the context of a crisis, such as

the global pandemic, by highlighting the need for a collaborative and holistic approach to

address challenges that may come ahead as the time goes by. Hogan discusses the concept of

solidarity and its role in promoting collective well-being and resilience during the time of crisis.

This could include examples of how communities come together in challenging times, how

communities can help each other to prevent any problems from getting worse over time, and

how tactics can be developed if the ordinary ways cannot be done due to a problem that could

affect one or the other. Hogan explores the significance of finding the meaning and the purpose

of these tactics of improvements during a crisis. This section may discuss how individuals and

societies can derive meaning from adversity and how it contributes to overall well-being for

others. He also talks about how strategies are brought up for maintaining or improving well-

being during crises, including self-care practices, social support, alternate communication,

increased safety measures, and mental health interventions. This can contribute a benefit for
other communities that are also seeking for help. This section could explore how virtues like

compassion, empathy, and altruism come to the fore in times of adversity. Hogan emphasizes

the importance of collaboration between individuals, communities, and professionals in the

context of positive psychology to address the multifaceted challenges posed by crises. Like right

now, we are in a multi-crisis that affects not just everyone but the economy for the most part.

The key points of this article are offering insights into how a collaborative positive psychology

approach can help individuals and societies thrive during challenging times like right now. Being

resilient is the best thing most people can do to help themselves from any problem during hard

times. For example: The COVID-19 Pandemic has caused a major downfall on the economy, and

the populations which made a lot of people lose their loved ones. So, extreme safety measures

had to be implemented to keep people safe from contracting the deadly and contagious virus.

New ways to communicate were used by mobile devices, instead of having to go in person the

old way. This made people adapt to the new environment by communicating online, which

made it easier to talk to others near or far away. Social distancing was another factor that

contributed to the pandemic, which was a way to keep others safe, and to prevent the virus

from spreading even more. That being said, developing new skills to combat hard challenges in

life is one of the ways to overcome the problems in life, and to continue prospering.

Another article I would like to go over is an article by Kashdan, Todd B., et al. “Evolving

Positive Psychology: A Blueprint for Advancing the Study of Purpose in Life, Psychological

Strengths, and Resilience.” Journal of Positive Psychology, vol. 17, no. 2, Mar. 2022, pp. 210–18.

The article probably begins by introducing the field of positive psychology and its core areas of

interest, such as purpose in life, psychological strengths, and resilience. It highlights the need for
evolution and advancement in these areas. Todd looks into the concept of a purpose in life and

its role in promoting well-being and positive mental health. This section may explore the

benefits of having a sense of purpose and how it can be measured and cultivated in many ways.

He talks about various psychological strengths, including character strengths, and their impact

on individuals' overall well-being. This can open up how the developments and applications of

these strengths can contribute to flourishing in life. The article may present a blueprint or

proposed strategies for advancing research in these areas. This may include interdisciplinary

collaborations, innovative measurement tools, and emerging trends in the field. Kashdan may

conclude by discussing the future directions for positive psychology, especially in the context of

purpose, strengths, and resilience. This could include the potential implications for mental

health interventions and policy. Let’s just say that you were feeling down, and you want to find

ways how to improve yourself, and get out of this problem that is holding you down. Well, there

are many ways that you can find that can be a helping hand. For example: Resilience. Resilience

is a way to rebound from being down to prospering in life. One of the examples of being

resilient is by focusing on the positive things, and not the negative things that will affect your

emotions. The factors that make up resilience is self-awareness, mindfulness, self-care, positive

relationships and a purpose for something. Speaking to family members can also be another

way to be resilient when it comes to asking others for help.

The last article I want to go over is an article by Mims, Lauren. “Having Fun Isn’t Hard: A

Quick Fix Designed to Promote Independent Reading.” College Teaching, vol. 68, no. 4, Oct.

2020, pp. 172–75. Lauren talks about highlighting the importance of independent reading in

higher education and how it can enhance students' critical thinking and learning experiences,
such as in universities and high schools. Mims talks about the common challenges faced by

instructors in promoting independent reading, such as student apathy, lack of motivation, and

time constraints. This is one of the flaws in universities when it comes to motivating students to

do their best in their course, and in their careers. Mims points out the significance of making

reading enjoyable for students. This may include exploring methods to connect course materials

with students' interests and making reading assignments more engaging. Mims may introduce

solutions or strategies that can be implemented to encourage independent reading. These could

include using multimedia resources, incorporating gamification, or assigning captivating and

relevant audio texts. The results of implementing these strategies can bring benefits to

students. This may include improved comprehension, critical thinking skills, and a greater

appreciation for reading. Along with that, higher rate of graduations, and more professionals

being out in the fields of careers.

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