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Martin Seligman: answering the call to help others

ABSTRACT Martin Seligman, the founder of the field of positive psychology, will be celebrating his 80th birthday this year. This special issue of The Journal of Positive Psychology has been prepared in honor of this milestone and in appreciation for his collaborative leadership in the field. As a colleague of Marty’s for more than twenty years, I share some perspectives on Marty and his role in the launching and development of positive psychology. I also include an introduction to each of the sixteen articles comprising this special issue.