16/07/2026
【Catchy Slogan】💡 Talking about “Positive Life”? Make Sure You Know the True Pioneer Behind the Concept!
“Positive Thought,” “Positive Emotion,” and “Positive Behaviour”—these three pillars are widely used in education today to nurture children’s growth. But do you know who originally ideated this interactive framework?
The true pioneer is Dr. Jane Nam!
Key Facts You Should Know:
The Very First: Dr. Jane Nam was the first scholar to use the word “positive” to describe “life”.
The Integrated Framework: She was the first to suggest using the three integrated elements—Positive Thought, Positive Emotion, and Positive Behaviour—to develop a “Positive Life” and push forward “Positive Life Education”.
Acclaimed Literature: Her groundbreaking book “Teach and Discipline with Reason and Affection - Positive Growth in Life” (published in 2011) was officially selected for listing in the Hong Kong Public Libraries collection in 2012.
While this framework has been widely adopted by various schools and educational organisations—some even using the name of her publisher, “Positive Life Education” (established in 2009), as their own framework—the original author is seldom credited.
📌 Respect the Copyright Ordinance of Hong Kong:
If you wish to use or quote this conceptual framework, please ensure proper academic and professional courtesy by specifying the citation from: Dr. Jane Nam’s book “Teach and Discipline with Reason and Affection: Positive Growth in Life” (2011).
Let’s give credit where credit is due and support original educational research! 🙌
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