Hope - Basic Characteristics and Foundations of a Neglected ConceptSummary: A critical overview is given about current theoretical concepts of hope and the pros and cons are considered. An appraisal model of hope is proposed interpreting hope as an ...
Change in the Religious-Spiritual State of Mind during the Qualified Withdrawal from AlcoholAbstract: Background: The significance of religion and spirituality (R/S) for addictive disorders is comparatively well- ...
The “Murales” at Diamante - The story of woe of the Mezzogiorno, represented in the murals of contemporary artistsAbstract. The article works at the description and analysis of a series of murals that have been ...
Abstract.Background: The interpersonal theory of suicide has gained empirical support as a conceptualization of suicide risk; however, little research has examined the role of individual traits, such as trait hope, ...
Abstract.Background: Cultivating positive feelings of self in relationships with others can affect perceptions of belongingness and burdensomeness. Aims: The present study examines the relationships of ...
Abstract.Background: According to the broaden-and-build model of positive mood, positive emotions are believed to broaden cognition resources and build psychological resiliency, to help incur positive psychological ...
Confirmatory factor analyses were employed to test the factorial validity and structure of the Dispositional Hope Scale (DHS; Snyder et al., 1991). In a large multiethnic sample (n = 1031), a two-factor representation of the DHS fit the data significantly ...
Abstract. In this study, we derive a measure of hope from the Rorschach. Drawing on an integrative approach to hope, we identify six Rorschach variables, representing two dimensions each of: interpersonal perceptions, coping resources, and goal ...
Abstract. Grit, that is, perseverance and passion for long-term goals, is a novel construct that has gained attention in recent years (Duckworth, Peterson, Matthews, & Kelly, 2007). To date, little research has been performed with the goal of identifying ...
Little is known about the sexual identity development process and psychological adjustment of lesbians living in Asia. The subjective well-being (SWB), including satisfaction with life, hope, and happiness, was ...