The hope construct, will, and ways: Their relations with self-efficacy, optimism, and general well-being

Magaletta, Philip R.; Oliver, J. M.

doi:10.1002/(sici)1097-4679(199905)55:5<539::aid-jclp2>3.0.co;2-g

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“…Both hope-self and hope-other are positively correlated with self-esteem and optimism, which is good evidence of convergent validity of this instrument and corroborates findings reported by several authors that reported similar results (Carver & Scheier, 2002;Magaletta & Oliver, 1999;Stajkovic, 2006). However, hope-self was more closely associated with the other constructs than hope-other.…”

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Adaptation and validation of the hope index for Brazilian adolescents

Pacico¹,

Zanon²,

Bastianello³

et al. 2011

Psicol. Reflex. Crit.

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This study aimed at adapting and validating the Staats Hope Index for Brazilian adolescents. Participants were 450 high school students aged from 14 to 18 years old being 56% females. They responded to the Staats Hope Index, Adult Dispositional Hope Scale, Revised Life Orientation Test (LOT-R) and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. A factor analysis extracted two factors, replicating the structure of the original scale. Coefficients alphas were .83 and .81, for each factor, respectively. The correlations of the Hope Index factors with dispositional hope, optimism and self-esteem were similar to the findings reported in the literature and indicated convergent validity. The results indicate that the Hope Index is valid to be used in Brazil and that hope is perceived similarly by Brazilians and Americans despite of some cultural differences. Keywords: Hope; Optimism; Positive Psychology. ResumoO objetivo deste estudo foi adaptar e validar a escala The Hope Index para adolescentes brasileiros. Participaram 450 estudantes do ensino médio, sendo 56% do sexo feminino. As idades variaram entre 14 e 18 anos. Os instrumentos utilizados foram the Hope Index, Adult Dispositional Hope Scale, Revised Life Orientation Test (LOT-R) e Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale. A análise fatorial revelou duas dimensões, conforme a estrutura original da escala com valores do coeficiente alfa de 0,83 e 0,81. As correlações dos fatores da escala The Hope Index com esperança disposicional, otimismo e autoestima foram similares aos achados da literatura e indicam validade convergente. Esses resultados indicam que a escala é válida para uso no Brasil e que Brasileiros e Americanos percebem a esperança de modo similar, apesar de algumas diferenças culturais.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

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Adaptation and validation of the hope index for Brazilian adolescents

Pacico¹,

Zanon²,

Bastianello³

et al. 2011

Psicol. Reflex. Crit.

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“…is the role assumed for perceptions of personal agency" (p. 288). Yet, Magaletta and Oliver (1999) found that the agency part of hope (as noted in the preceding quote) was empirically indistinguishable from optimism. Magaletta and Rocco (1997) also could not empirically differentiate the pathways part of hope from optimism.…”

Section: The Similarities Among the Manifestations Of Core Confidencementioning

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Development of a core confidence-higher order construct.

Stajković

2006

Journal of Applied Psychology

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The author develops core confidence as a higher order construct and suggests that a core confidencehigher order construct-not addressed by extant work motivation theories-is helpful in better understanding employee motivation in today's rapidly changing organizations. Drawing from psychology (social, clinical, and developmental) and social anthropology, the author develops propositions regarding the relationships between core confidence and performance, attitudes, and subjective well-being. The core confidence-higher order construct is proposed to be manifested by hope, self-efficacy, optimism, and resilience. The author reasons that these four variables share a common confidence core (a higher order construct) and may be considered as its manifestations. Suggestions for future research and implications of the work are discussed.

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“…These and others either emphasize the agency or the pathways, but not both equally as does hope. Studies have clearly shown that hope has discriminant validity among positive psychological constructs (Magaletta & Oliver, 1999;Scioli et al, 1997).…”

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The need for and meaning of positive organizational behavior

2002

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SummaryThis essay draws from the emerging positive psychology movement and the author's recent articles on the need for and meaning of a positive approach to organizational behavior. Specifically, the argument is made that at this time, the OB field needs a proactive, positive approach emphasizing strengths, rather than continuing in the downward spiral of negativity trying to fix weaknesses. However, to avoid the surface positivity represented by the nonsustainable best-sellers, the case is made for positive organizational behavior (POB) to take advantage of the OB field's strength of being theory and research driven. Additional criteria for this version of POB are to identify unique, state-like psychological capacities that can not only be validly measured, but also be open to development and performance management. Confidence, hope, and resiliency are offered as meeting such POB inclusion criteria. The overall intent of the essay is to generate some positive thinking and excitement for the OB field and 'hopefully' stimulate some new theory building, research, and effective application.

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The hope construct, will, and ways: Their relations with self-efficacy, optimism, and general well-being

Cited by 503 publications

References 26 publications

Adaptation and validation of the hope index for Brazilian adolescents

Adaptation and validation of the hope index for Brazilian adolescents

Development of a core confidence-higher order construct.

The need for and meaning of positive organizational behavior

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