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My research focuses on Positive Psychology topics. It aims to understand the strengths and virtues that allow individuals to prosper, flourish, and live life fully. ‘Flourishing’ is a concept which measures overall life wellbeing and in my work it exists as an umbrella concept where I examine:
 
  • The relationship between religion/spirituality and Wellbeing
  • The impact of personal meaning on Wellbeing
  • Self-Actualisation and Wellbeing
  • Cultural influences on Wellbeing
  • Personal Growth and Wellbeing
 
 
 
 
 
PUBLICATIONS 
 
Ivtzan, I., Gardner, H. E., & Smailova, Z., (2011). Mindfulness meditation and curiosity: The contributing factors to wellbeing and the process of closing the self-discrepancy gap. International Journal of Wellbeing, 1(3), 316-326.
 
Ivtzan, I., Chan, C. P. L., Gardner, H. E., & Prashar, K. (2011). Linking religion and spirituality with psychological wellbeing: Examining self-actualisation, meaning in life, and personal growth initiative. Journal of Religion and Health,  51, 13-30.
 
Ivtzan, I., & Conneely, R. (2009). Androgyny in the mirror of self-actualisation and spiritual health. The Open Psychology Journal, 2, 58-70.
 
Ivtzan, I. (2008). Self Actualisation: For Individualistic Cultures Only? International Journal on Humanistic Ideology, 1(2), 111-138.
 
Ivtzan, I., & Moon, H. S. (2008). The beauty of self-actualisation: linking physical attractiveness and self-fulfilment. Europe's Journal of Psychology, 16, 34-46.
 
Ivtzan, I. (2008). The metaphysics of imagery. Journal of Mental Imagery, 34, 74-82.
 
Ivtzan, I. (2008). Meditation on consciousness. Journal of Scientific Exploration,  22(2), 147-160.
 

Ivtzan, I. (2007). Tarot cards: a literature review and evaluation of psychic versus psychological explanations. Journal of Parapsychology, 71, 139-150.