Positive Thinking: An Attempt to Develop a Iranian- Islamic Theoretical Model

The aim of current study was to critically review theories and approaches related to positive thinking, and to develop a throritical model based on Islamic view which is compatible with cultural values in Iran. In order to, Frist reviewed philosophical foundation, as well as historical basis of positive thinking in different schools of thoughts including Leibnitz, Sadra, Kant, Freud, and James have been reviewed critically. In addition, the theoretical constructs associated with positive thinking including hope, positive automatic thoughts and paradigms of Seligman and Scheier and carver, have been critically reviewed. Finally, based on the attachment theory of Bowlby positive thinking has been elaborated, and its implication for individuals thinking styles about past experiences, present interpretations of events, and future expectations has been explained. Since attachment is a relational theory, positive thinking in this paradigm includes individuals opinions and behaviors in relation to transcendental being, others, nature, and self-has been discussed