Reflective intelligence and argument as construction tools psychological well-being

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to account for the positive effects that, in participants older adults UPAMI, attend the workshop "reflective intelligence: the art of arguing." This device is a facilitator for participants to reflect on their own thoughts, generating processes of argumentation and group discussions. We base our practice on the theories of argumentation, rhetoric laws, the foundations of critical thinking, assertiveness in communication and public speaking. To investigate the impact it has had the workshop in the subjectivity of its participants and in their daily relationships we conducted a final survey; It is based on the results of the same as we deepen on dimensions of psychological well-being. Among the most frequent answers are virtues in Courage, Wisdom, Knowledge and Temperance; from them they have been practiced perseverance, open-mindedness and self-regulation. They have raised their levels of empowerment, their capacity for reflection and self-efficacy regarding argumentative techniques, generating all increased their psychological well-being.