ABSTRACT A synthesized model of trait hope (Snyder 1994, 2002) and trait optimism
(Scheier & Carver, 1985) is proposed. In this model hope and optimism are conceptualized …

A 3-year longitudinal study explored whether the two-dimensional model of trait hope
predicted degree scores after considering intelligence, personality, and previous academic …

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

This paper examines the relationships among hope in its trait and state forms, goal
orientation, verbal persuasion, and task performance. Results of a laboratory experiment …

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 …

A cognitive, motivational theory is introduced to the educational research community. Hope
theory integrates the conceptualization of goals, along with the strategies to achieve those …

Examines the optimism and hope constructs in the study of the importance of positive mental
attitude. The model of hope developed by CR Snyder and colleagues is focused on hope as …

Previous longitudinal studies of student hope have established a connection between how
people think about the future and their college achievement. This study examined the role of …

Despite the impressive literature addressing Snyder's (1994) Hope Theory, the theory's
basic hypothesis that hope predicts goal attainment has never been tested. We provide a …

This study was designed to compare and contrast the psychometric properties of four scales
developed to measure hope and optimism, namely, the Revised Generalized Expectancy for …