Self-efficacy, optimism and social support have been consistently related to health and
functioning. In this study a specific hypothesis was tested: self-efficacy expectations, as a …

Positive and negative aspects of psychological well-being are two related but also
independent constructs. However, a question emerges: are all well-being-related variables …

To investigate how psychosocial resources may improve well-being for older adults, this
study explored the relationship among questionnaire measures of optimism, social support …

Optimism has been conceptualised variously as positive expectations (PE) for the future,
optimistic attributions, illusion of control, and self-enhancing biases. Relatively little research …

This study examined the predictive value of social support (SS) and emotional intelligence
(EI), and their interaction effects, on subjective well-being (SWB) beyond variance already …

Strobel, M., Tumasjan, A. & Spörrle, M.(2011). Be yourself, believe in yourself, and be happy:
Self‐efficacy as a mediator between personality factors and subjective well‐being …

Optimism is a trait that reflects the extent to which people hold generalized favorable versus
unfavorable expectancies for their future. Higher optimism has been related prospectively …

The present study was conducted to examine:(a) the relation of positive psychological
strengths, ie, hope, optimism, self-efficacy and resiliency, with subjective well-being, and (b) …

The relationship between self-esteem and well-being has been documented well.
Nevertheless, the relationships between self-esteem, optimism, and well-being were …

Perceived self-efficacy operates as an important psychological mechanism linking
psychosocial influences to health functioning. Perceived self-efficacy affects a wide range of …