The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology and Disability
, by Andrews-Ash, Erin E.; Ayers, Kara B.; Dunn, Dana S.; Wehmeyer, Michael L.
- ISBN: 9780197749760 | 0197749763
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 2/3/2026
Erin E. Andrews, PsyD, ABPP, is an affiliate faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Dell Medical School, the University of Texas at Austin, and the Chief of Psychology for the Veterans Health Administration VISN 17 Mental Health Clinical Resource Hub.
Kara B. Ayers, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the College of Medicine at the University of Cincinnati and the Associate Director of the University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence.
Dana S. Dunn, PhD, is Professor of Psychology and Director of Academic Assessment at Moravian University in Bethlehem, PA.
Michael L. Wehmeyer, PhD, is the Ross and Marianna Beach Distinguished Professor in Special Education and Senior Scientist and Director, Beach Center on Disability at the University of Kansas.
Kara B. Ayers, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the College of Medicine at the University of Cincinnati and the Associate Director of the University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence.
Dana S. Dunn, PhD, is Professor of Psychology and Director of Academic Assessment at Moravian University in Bethlehem, PA.
Michael L. Wehmeyer, PhD, is the Ross and Marianna Beach Distinguished Professor in Special Education and Senior Scientist and Director, Beach Center on Disability at the University of Kansas.
Part I: Introduction to Positive Psychology and Disability
Chapter 1: Embracing Disability Identity: A Positive Psychology Perspective
Erin E. Andrews and Jaylene M. Lee
Chapter 2: A Brief History of Positive Psychology and Its Application to Disability
Dana S. Dunn and Michael L. Wehmeyer
Chapter 3: Conceptualizing Disability: Positive Psychology and the ICF Models
Michael L. Wehmeyer and Dana S. Dunn
Chapter 4: Positive Deviance: Character Strength Development at the Intersectionality of Disability
Dan Tomasulo
Chapter 5: Cultural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Positive Psychology and Disability
Chandra Donnell Carey and Tyra A Bernard-Watts
Part II: Application of Positive Psychological Constructs to Disability
Chapter 6: Optimism Within the Context of Disability
Kevin L. Rand and Naheeda Ahamadeen
Chapter 7: Disability and Hope: The Neurodevelopmental Disorder Perspective
Malka Margalit and Michal Al-Yagon
Chapter 8: Coping and Disability: A Positive Psychology Perspective
Ella McNeil, Abigail Wang, Kaitlin Gelman, Jack Holloway, Gissette Noriega, and Michele M. Tugade
Chapter 9: Social Well-Being and Friendship
Carli Friedman
Chapter 10: Self-Determination and Self-Determined Learning
Sheida K. Raley, Michael L. Wehmeyer, and Todd D. Little
Chapter 11: Resilience, Problem Solving, and the Experience of Disability: A Positive Psychological Perspective
Dana S. Dunn and Kara B. Ayers
Chapter 12: Interpersonal Decision Making in Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Ishita Khemka
Chapter 13: Character Strengths
Ryan M. Niemiec
Chapter 14: Mindfulness and Disability
Nirbhay N. Singh, Giulio E. Lancioni, Rachel E. Myers, Yoon-Suk Hwang, and Oleg N. Medvedev
Chapter 15: Disability and Sexual Positivity: The Right to Sexual Citizenship
Roxanna Nasseri Pebdani, Rachel Cuesta, Gabrielle Ficchi, Jolie Chantharath, Margaret McGrath
Chapter 16: Disability and the Virtues of Interdependency
Shane Clifton and Jemma Clifton
Chapter 17: A Social Identity Approach to Positive Education: Toward New Sources of Life Satisfaction for Students with Disabilities
Jeffrey G. Noel, Thomas P. Dirth, and Michelle R. Nario-Redmond
Chapter 18: Understanding and Increasing Well-Being in People With Disabilities and/or Chronic Illness
Barry Nierenberg and D'anna Sydow
Part III. Strengths-based Processes, Approaches, and Systems
Chapter 19: Supports and Support Needs
Virginia Walker, Megan E. Carpenter, Yuwadee Viriyangkura, and James R. Thompson
Chapter 20: Positive Psychology Measurement and Assessment
Lauren A. Stutts and Erin E. Andrews
Chapter 21: Micro, Meso, and Macro Actions for an Inclusive and Sustainable Career Future
Laura Nota, Maria Cristina Ginevra, Sara Santilli, Denise Zucchini, and Salvatore Soresi
Chapter 22: Powering up Family Systems Using Systems-Informed Positive Psychology: Parent-Peer Workers as Levers for Change
Sylvana Mahmic, Margaret L. Kern, Annick Janson, Danielle Tracey, and Christine Johnston
Chapter 23: Aging With Disability
Tamar Heller, Lieke van Heumen, and Abby Schindler
Chapter 24: Social Support and Disability
Kathleen R. Bogart, Brooke A Bryson, and Amanda Hemmesch
Part IV. Positive Psychology and Disability Disciplines
Chapter 25: Positive Rehabilitation Psychology: Prospects, Progress, and Potential
Dana S. Dunn and Timothy R. Elliott
Chapter 26: Disability Studies
Brenda Jo Brueggemann and Jessica Gallagher
Chapter 27: Positive Psychological Mechanisms and Interventions in Chronic Pain
Jennifer G. Pearston and Dawn M. Ehde
Chapter 28: Positive Psychology and Brain Injury Systems
Jed N. McGiffin, Whitney Morean, and David Sheppard
Part V. Considerations in Positive Psychology and Disability
Chapter 29: Positive Psychology and Disability Ethics: Foundations and Principles
Emily M. Lund
Chapter 30: Adaptation and Disability Identity
Toni Saia, Joseph Stramondo, Abraham Graber, and Kathleen Green
Chapter 31: Toxic Positivity: The Pitfalls of Positivity in the Context of Disability
Carrie R. Pilarski and Miso Kwak
Chapter 32: Conclusions and Future Directions
Erin Andrews, Kara Ayers, Dana S. Dunn, and Michael L. Wehmeyer
Chapter 1: Embracing Disability Identity: A Positive Psychology Perspective
Erin E. Andrews and Jaylene M. Lee
Chapter 2: A Brief History of Positive Psychology and Its Application to Disability
Dana S. Dunn and Michael L. Wehmeyer
Chapter 3: Conceptualizing Disability: Positive Psychology and the ICF Models
Michael L. Wehmeyer and Dana S. Dunn
Chapter 4: Positive Deviance: Character Strength Development at the Intersectionality of Disability
Dan Tomasulo
Chapter 5: Cultural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Positive Psychology and Disability
Chandra Donnell Carey and Tyra A Bernard-Watts
Part II: Application of Positive Psychological Constructs to Disability
Chapter 6: Optimism Within the Context of Disability
Kevin L. Rand and Naheeda Ahamadeen
Chapter 7: Disability and Hope: The Neurodevelopmental Disorder Perspective
Malka Margalit and Michal Al-Yagon
Chapter 8: Coping and Disability: A Positive Psychology Perspective
Ella McNeil, Abigail Wang, Kaitlin Gelman, Jack Holloway, Gissette Noriega, and Michele M. Tugade
Chapter 9: Social Well-Being and Friendship
Carli Friedman
Chapter 10: Self-Determination and Self-Determined Learning
Sheida K. Raley, Michael L. Wehmeyer, and Todd D. Little
Chapter 11: Resilience, Problem Solving, and the Experience of Disability: A Positive Psychological Perspective
Dana S. Dunn and Kara B. Ayers
Chapter 12: Interpersonal Decision Making in Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Ishita Khemka
Chapter 13: Character Strengths
Ryan M. Niemiec
Chapter 14: Mindfulness and Disability
Nirbhay N. Singh, Giulio E. Lancioni, Rachel E. Myers, Yoon-Suk Hwang, and Oleg N. Medvedev
Chapter 15: Disability and Sexual Positivity: The Right to Sexual Citizenship
Roxanna Nasseri Pebdani, Rachel Cuesta, Gabrielle Ficchi, Jolie Chantharath, Margaret McGrath
Chapter 16: Disability and the Virtues of Interdependency
Shane Clifton and Jemma Clifton
Chapter 17: A Social Identity Approach to Positive Education: Toward New Sources of Life Satisfaction for Students with Disabilities
Jeffrey G. Noel, Thomas P. Dirth, and Michelle R. Nario-Redmond
Chapter 18: Understanding and Increasing Well-Being in People With Disabilities and/or Chronic Illness
Barry Nierenberg and D'anna Sydow
Part III. Strengths-based Processes, Approaches, and Systems
Chapter 19: Supports and Support Needs
Virginia Walker, Megan E. Carpenter, Yuwadee Viriyangkura, and James R. Thompson
Chapter 20: Positive Psychology Measurement and Assessment
Lauren A. Stutts and Erin E. Andrews
Chapter 21: Micro, Meso, and Macro Actions for an Inclusive and Sustainable Career Future
Laura Nota, Maria Cristina Ginevra, Sara Santilli, Denise Zucchini, and Salvatore Soresi
Chapter 22: Powering up Family Systems Using Systems-Informed Positive Psychology: Parent-Peer Workers as Levers for Change
Sylvana Mahmic, Margaret L. Kern, Annick Janson, Danielle Tracey, and Christine Johnston
Chapter 23: Aging With Disability
Tamar Heller, Lieke van Heumen, and Abby Schindler
Chapter 24: Social Support and Disability
Kathleen R. Bogart, Brooke A Bryson, and Amanda Hemmesch
Part IV. Positive Psychology and Disability Disciplines
Chapter 25: Positive Rehabilitation Psychology: Prospects, Progress, and Potential
Dana S. Dunn and Timothy R. Elliott
Chapter 26: Disability Studies
Brenda Jo Brueggemann and Jessica Gallagher
Chapter 27: Positive Psychological Mechanisms and Interventions in Chronic Pain
Jennifer G. Pearston and Dawn M. Ehde
Chapter 28: Positive Psychology and Brain Injury Systems
Jed N. McGiffin, Whitney Morean, and David Sheppard
Part V. Considerations in Positive Psychology and Disability
Chapter 29: Positive Psychology and Disability Ethics: Foundations and Principles
Emily M. Lund
Chapter 30: Adaptation and Disability Identity
Toni Saia, Joseph Stramondo, Abraham Graber, and Kathleen Green
Chapter 31: Toxic Positivity: The Pitfalls of Positivity in the Context of Disability
Carrie R. Pilarski and Miso Kwak
Chapter 32: Conclusions and Future Directions
Erin Andrews, Kara Ayers, Dana S. Dunn, and Michael L. Wehmeyer
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