Learn how to select the right positive psychology (PP) assessment tool for the right situation • Written by internationally renowned authors • Looks at well-being, traits, states, and behavior • Presents the relevant psychometric properties • Considers assessment challenges • Recommends selection in different settings • Explores new directions in PP This volume gives a state-of-the-art overview of assessment in the field of positive psychology, including a comprehensive overview of current theories, approaches, issues, and assessment instruments. In four sections, leading experts look at different conceptualizations of well-being and discuss specific traits, states, and behaviors. New directions in positive psychology are also explored, including measuring primal world beliefs, imagination, self-transcendent experiences, and nostalgia.