Joy has been curiously omitted from the purview of Positive Psychology. I present an overview and introduction of the articles appearing in The Journal of Positive Psychology’s special issue on Joy. I describe the purpose of this special issue and articulate why greater attention to joy is warranted within the field of Positive Psychology.
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