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Resonance: True theory or a Re- Packaged Gimmick? Introduction: Resonance and its relationship to Positive Psychology The theory of Resonance, proposed by Newburg, Kimiecik, Doell and Durrnad-Bush (2002) has a basic premise which is to help individuals perform better (not just in sport but all walks of life) and lead more fulfilling lives to achieve their potential (Newburg et al 2002). This theory is one that has emerged from the expanding field of Positive Psychology. The Positive Psychology movement emerged in 1998 when psychologist Seligman stated that rather than devoting attention to people whose lives had gone wrong, psychologists should change tack, focusing instead on people for whom everything was going well (Seligman and Csikszentmihalyi 2000). Positive psychologists believe that happiness and optimism can be learned by focusing on the positive aspects of life rather than the negative. To date, Sport Psychology as a discipline has generally not taken this attitude and...

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