Mini Review on the Importance of Positive Psychology in Education

The present mini review aims to highlight the importance of positive psychology in education.The field of Positive Psychology includes three approaches, also referred to as pillars: a) positive subjective experiences, such as happiness and well-being; b) Positive individual traits, including personal virtues and strengths; and c) Positive institutions, which involve the inclusion of the first two pillars in an institutional context, such as schools.The role played by these pillars in the educational area is described in the present study.