Resources

Scientific Journal Articles

  • Cabrera, V., Keelin, C., Shapiro, J., Donaldson, S.I. (2025). Leader positive relational energy: A systematic review. International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology. 10(1), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41042-024-00214-w

  • Villalobos, J.P. & Cabrera, V. (2025). A constructive critique: Advancing positive psychology with equity and justice. International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology, 10,17. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41042-024-00209-7

  • Cabrera, V. & Donaldson, S.I. (2024). PERMA to PERMA+4 building blocks of well-being: A systematic review of the empirical literature. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 19(3). 510-529. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2023.2208099

  • Donaldson, S. I., Cabrera, V., & Gaffaney, J. (2021). Following the science to generate well-being: Using the highest-quality experimental evidence to design interventions. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 739352. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.739352

  • Du, J., Ma, E., Cabrera, V., & Jiao, M. (2021). Keep your mood up: A multilevel investigation of hospitality employees’ positive affect and individual creativity. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 48, 451–459. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhtm.2021.07.004

Book Chapters

  • Cabrera, V. & Balangue, V., (in press), Building one’s psychological capital to thrive at work. In Motilla, R., Chavez, M.L., Ty, W.E., & Tampus-Siena, M. (Eds.). Forthcoming book. Psychological Association of the Philippines.

  • Villalobos, J.P., Cabrera, V., Donaldson, S.I. (2024). Intergroup peace and character strengths. In Niemiec, R. (Ed.). Peace psychology and character strengths: Integrating science and practice. (pp. 139-155). Springer Nature Switzerland.

  • Donaldson, S.I., Gaffaney, J., Cabrera, V. (2023). The science and practice of positive psychology: From a bold vision to PERMA+4. In Friedman, H.S. & Markey, C. (Eds.). Encyclopedia of mental health (3rd edition). (pp. 79–93). Elsevier.

  • Cabrera, V. (2021).  Positive capacity building for social impact organizations. In S. I. Donaldson & C. Chen (Eds.), Positive organizational psychology interventions: Design & evaluation. (pp. 107-124). Wiley Blackwell.

Reports & White Papers

  • Donaldson, S.I., Rattrie, L., Cabrera, V., Chaumont, R., Corcoran, L. (2022). Bridging the gap between science and practice in positive work and organizations. International Positive Psychology Association.

  • Cabrera, V.*, Jaffe, H.*, LePage, N. * (2020). Student resilience in the face of challenges at California’s community colleges. California Homeless Youth Project; California Research Bureau; California State Library. https://www.library.ca.gov/content/pdf/crb/homelessyouth/Student_Resilience-V4a.pdf

*Equal authorship

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