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[[File:Glass Half Full bw 1.jpeg|thumbnail|right|250px|The half a glass of water helps illustrates of two different mental [[attitude]]s, [[optimism]] (half full) and [[pessimism]] (half empty)]] | [[File:Glass Half Full bw 1.jpeg|thumbnail|right|250px|The half a glass of water helps illustrates of two different mental [[attitude]]s, [[optimism]] (half full) and [[pessimism]] (half empty)]] | ||
The '''Pollyanna principle''' "refers to an excessively optimistic or naive perspective, often characterized by an unwillingness to acknowledge or address negative realities. It's based on the character Pollyanna Whittier from the 1913 novel, who consistently finds reasons to be cheerful despite difficult circumstances. While [[optimism]] is generally considered a positive trait, Pollyanna thinking can be detrimental when it leads to ignoring problems, denying negative emotions, or failing to prepare for potential challenges."<ref> | The '''Pollyanna principle''' "refers to an excessively optimistic or naive perspective, often characterized by an unwillingness to acknowledge or address negative realities. It's based on the character Pollyanna Whittier from the 1913 novel, who consistently finds reasons to be cheerful despite difficult circumstances. While [[optimism]] is generally considered a positive trait, Pollyanna thinking can be detrimental when it leads to ignoring problems, denying negative emotions, or failing to prepare for potential challenges."<ref> | ||
| − | *[https://www.google.com/search?q=Polyanna+thinking&oq=Polyanna+thinking&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIJCAEQABgKGIAEMg0IAhAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0IAxAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMgoIBBAAGIAEGKIEMgcIBRAAGO8FMgoIBhAAGIAEGKIEMgoIBxAAGIAEGKIEMgYICBAuGEDSAQg1NTY3ajBqMagCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Polyanna thinking]</ref> | + | *[https://www.google.com/search?q=Polyanna+thinking&oq=Polyanna+thinking&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIJCAEQABgKGIAEMg0IAhAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0IAxAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMgoIBBAAGIAEGKIEMgcIBRAAGO8FMgoIBhAAGIAEGKIEMgoIBxAAGIAEGKIEMgYICBAuGEDSAQg1NTY3ajBqMagCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Polyanna thinking] |
| + | *[https://positivepsychology.com/pollyanna-principle/#:~:text=The%20Pollyanna%20Principle%20suggests%20that,in%20terms%20of%20something%20negative. Pollyanna Principle: The Psychology of Positivity Bias] by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. | ||
| + | *[https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/you-are-not-meant-be-happy/202210/the-dark-side-constant-optimism The Dark Side of Constant Optimism] | ||
| + | </ref> | ||
== Journal article == | == Journal article == | ||
Revision as of 01:03, August 7, 2025
The Pollyanna principle "refers to an excessively optimistic or naive perspective, often characterized by an unwillingness to acknowledge or address negative realities. It's based on the character Pollyanna Whittier from the 1913 novel, who consistently finds reasons to be cheerful despite difficult circumstances. While optimism is generally considered a positive trait, Pollyanna thinking can be detrimental when it leads to ignoring problems, denying negative emotions, or failing to prepare for potential challenges."[1]
Journal article
- Psychological Aspects of Pollyanna Attitude, The International Journal of Indian Psychology.ISSN 2348-5396 (e) | ISSN: 2349-3429 (p). Volume 3, Issue 4, No. 67, DIP: 18.01.174/20160304. ISBN: 978-1-365-39397-6 http://www.ijip.in | July-September, 2016</ref>
See also
External links
- Pollyanna Principle: The Psychology of Positivity Bias by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA.
- The Dark Side of Constant Optimism
- Pollyanna Principle: The Ability to Focus Only on the Positive
- The Pollyanna Principle: Are You Too Happy For Your Partner?
References
- ↑
- Polyanna thinking
- Pollyanna Principle: The Psychology of Positivity Bias by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA.
- The Dark Side of Constant Optimism