The Authentic Happiness Website

A University of Pennsylvania website developed by the Positive Psychology Centre.

Dr Martin Seligman is the Director of the Centre, and a Professor of Psychology at Penn.

The purpose of this website is to provide free resources where people can learn about Positive Psychology through readings, videos, research, opportunities, conferences, questionnaires with feedback and more. There is no charge for the use of this site. If you would like to take the questionnaires, you first need to register.

Positive Psychology is the scientific study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive. This field is founded on the belief that people want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, to cultivate what is best within themselves, and to enhance their experiences of work, love and play.

The mission of the Positive Psychology Centre at the University of Pennsylvania is to promote research, training, education and the dissemination of positive psychology.