Hope for a Good Life [electronic resource] : Results of the Hope-Barometer International Research Program /
Krafft, Andreas M.editor.
Perrig-Chiello, Pasqualina.editor.
Walker, Andreas M.editor.
This volume addresses the convincing belief that hope is an existential need and resource for living a good life, not only when all is going well, but especially in difficult times. The findings reported in this volume result from the annual survey of the Hope-Barometer Research Program collected during 7 years and conducted in several countries. Structured in three parts, the first one provides the reader with a general introduction into the topic of hope, the theoretical and methodological foundations and major general results of the Hope-Barometer. Part two presents specific topics related to the levels and variations of hope across different population groups, and the relationship of hope with several measures of well-being. Further part three focuses on comparisons of elements and levels of hope across cultures discussing methods and techniques to improve hope and thus increase overall well-being.
Part I. Introduction, General Topics and Results of the Hope-Barometer (Andreas Krafft and Andreas Walker) -- Chapter 1. Purpose and Development of the Hope-Barometer -- Chapter 2. Theories of Hope -- Chapter 3. Methodology -- Chapter 4. Descriptive Results from the Hope-Barometer -- Chapter 5. Comparative Results - International Comparisons -- Chapter 6. Hope and Other Positive Attributes (correlation Between Constructs) -- Part II. Specific Topics on Hope -- Chapter 7. Psychological Resources, Strengths, and Resilience (Slezáčková) -- Chapter 8. Hope and Well-being: A Question of Age and Generation? (Spahni) -- Chapter 9. Partnership, Separation, Divorce, and Widowhood (Spahni) -- Chapter 10. Believes, Faith, Spirituality, and Religiosity (Margelisch) -- Chapter 11. Are Polish People Less Happy than the Rest of Europeans? The Role of Affect, Engagement, Meaning and Hope (Kasprzak) -- Chapter 12. Passion, Hope and Optimal Functioning in Society (Martin-Krumm) -- Part III. Interventions, Lessons Learnt, and Final Remarks (Andreas Krafft and others). .
This volume addresses the convincing belief that hope is an existential need and resource for living a good life, not only when all is going well, but especially in difficult times. The findings reported in this volume result from the annual survey of the Hope-Barometer Research Program collected during 7 years and conducted in several countries. Structured in three parts, the first one provides the reader with a general introduction into the topic of hope, the theoretical and methodological foundations and major general results of the Hope-Barometer. Part two presents specific topics related to the levels and variations of hope across different population groups, and the relationship of hope with several measures of well-being. Further part three focuses on comparisons of elements and levels of hope across cultures discussing methods and techniques to improve hope and thus increase overall well-being.
Quality of Life
Consciousness.
Quality of Life Research.
Positive Psychology.
Personality and Social Psychology.