Positive Psychological Capital: A Guide to Developing Learner Potential
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This article aims to present a perspective on positive psychological capital for a guideline
for developing the potential of learners. The important issues are presented are follows the
concept of positive psychological capital, components of positive psychological capital, positive psychological capital perspective in the educational context. and guidelines for promoting positive psychological capital. The development of learner potential needs to be carried out in every
dimension of development particularly mental development or positive psychological capital by
aiming to promote or develop self-efficacy optimism, hope, and resilience. These elements play an important role in promoting true mental development in individuals because they serve as
a starting point for development in other dimensions that will follow. Therefore, educational
personnel, educational institutions, or those involved in learning management need to understand the concept of positive psychological capital. Therefore, educational personnel, educational institutions, or those involved in learning management need to understand the concept of positive psychological capital which is useful for designing activities to develop learner potential.
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