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., (2025), Building one’s psychological capital to thrive at work. In Motilla, R., Chavez, M.L., Ty, W.E., & Tampus-Siena, M. (Eds.). Pathways to wellbeing in an evolving world: A positive psychology sourcebook. 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.

Co-Authored Research Reports

• Apprenticeships in Los Angeles County: An Analysis of Existing Programs and Opportunities for Expansion Los Angeles Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research / California Community Colleges

• Student Resilience in the Face of Challenges at California’s Community Colleges California Homeless Youth Project / California Research Bureau / California State Library

Popular Press Articles

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