Optimism is a cognitive construct (expectancies regarding future outcomes) that also relates
to motivation: optimistic people exert effort, whereas pessimistic people disengage from …

An essay is presented on the importance of research in mental illness and dysfunctional
behavior, sociology and other behavioral science disciplines in the better understanding of …

Background Online distance learning at university level is growing in popularity. Learners
are often faced with the dual demands of full-time work and part-time studying. The present …

This study investigates the relationship between academic engagement, psychological
capital (PsyCap) resources (efficacy, hope, optimism, resilience) and academic …

Abstract Objective Snyder's (1994) hope and Scheier and Carver's (1985) optimism have
been shown to independently predict academic performance and changes in subjective well …

Research shows that Snyder's (1994) goal-directed hope construct predicts college GPA.
However, studies have documented relatively weak relationships between these variables …

The now recognized core construct of psychological capital, or simply PsyCap, draws from
positive psychology in general and positive organizational behavior (POB) in particular. The …

Hope is a contextual term that has different connotations depending on the setting. We
analyse the concept of hope with respect to its applicability for oncology. We review studies …

The present study, based on broaden–and–build theory, examines the relationship between
study–related positive emotions and academic performance, and the mediating role of …

Foreword/Todd Kashdan--Defining hope--Introduction to the science of hope/Matthew W.
Gallagher and Shane J. Lopez--The history of philosophical and psychological perspectives …