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Publication Date: 2004-Jan
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RICH Theory: The Promotion of Happiness
Kehle, Thomas J.; Bray, Melissa A.
Psychology in the Schools, v41 n1 p43-49 Jan 2004
The acronym RICH stands for resources, intimacy, competence, and health. These characteristics are purported to define psychological health, which is assumed to be synonymous with happiness. The four characteristics encompass all possible reinforcers, are relatively obtainable by all individuals, are interrelated to the extent they incorporate each other in their definitions, and function to guide both the diagnosis of individual functioning, and the design of interventions.
Descriptors: Psychological Patterns, Intimacy, Competence, Intervention, Self Control, Physical Health, Motivation, Student Motivation, Correlation, Individual Development, Withdrawal (Psychology)
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