Being Happy in the 21st Century. Educational Programs for Psychological Well-Being

Authors

  • Hernan Enrique Cuadra Mendoza Conservatorio Superior de Música de Sevilla
  • Antonio Rafael Fernández Paradas Universidad de Granada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37467/gka-revedu.v9.2918

Keywords:

happiness, wellbeing, education, happiness and education, educational philosophy, curriculum development, positive education

Abstract

The WHO calls for a qualitative change in education to teach how to be happy. This requires research based on a solid theoretical framework. This documentary research based on the PRISMA protocol offers an international panorama of positive education interventions as a contribution to this theoretical framework. This brief overview covers all stages of education and the regions of Europe, North America, Latin America, Oceania, Asia, and the Middle East, prioritizing conciseness so that the information is easily accessible. After the documentary research, it is concluded that both the implementation of more positive education interventions and corresponding research are necessary.

Author Biography

Hernan Enrique Cuadra Mendoza, Conservatorio Superior de Música de Sevilla

El Señor Cuadra desempeña su labor docente como profesor del cuerpo de Catedráticos de Música y Artes Escénicas de la Junta de Andalucía, España y ha sido profesor de la UNIR. Estudios: Licenciatura en Filología Alemana, Título Superior de Música, Máster en e-learning y redes sociales. Centros de formación: Universität der Künste Berlin, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Conservatorio Superior de Música de Sevilla, Conservatorio Superior de Música de Málaga.

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Published

28-09-2021

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Cuadra Mendoza, H. E., & Fernández Paradas, A. R. (2021). Being Happy in the 21st Century. Educational Programs for Psychological Well-Being. EDU REVIEW. International Education and Learning Review Revista Internacional De Educación Y Aprendizaje, 9(2), pp. 145–158. https://doi.org/10.37467/gka-revedu.v9.2918

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Vol. 9 No. 2 (2021)

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Research articles

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