The neuroscience of positive emotions and affect: Implications for cultivating happiness and wellbeing

•Neurophysiological correlates of positive emotions contribute to wellbeing.•Brain networks that implement positive emotions are flexible and modifiable.•Developmental, social, and environmental factors impact positive emotions.•Meditation, contemplative practices, and flow cultivate positive emotio...

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Published in:	Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews Vol. 121; pp. 220 - 249
Main Authors:	Alexander, Rebecca, Aragón, Oriana R., Bookwala, Jamila, Cherbuin, Nicolas, Gatt, Justine M., Kahrilas, Ian J., Kästner, Niklas, Lawrence, Alistair, Lowe, Leroy, Morrison, Robert G., Mueller, Sven C., Nusslock, Robin, Papadelis, Christos, Polnaszek, Kelly L., Helene Richter, S., Silton, Rebecca L., Styliadis, Charis
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2021
Subjects:	Animals Brain Emotions Happiness Humans Linguistics Neuroscience Neurosciences Positive affect Positive emotions Wellbeing Wellbeing Linguistics Positive emotions Neuroscience Positive affect
ISSN:	0149-7634, 1873-7528, 1873-7528
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