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Optimism : sunny-side up!
Introduces the concept of having a positive attitude and happy disposition.
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It's tough to lose your balloon
Illustrations and simple text suggest ways see the positive side of difficulties, from losing one's balloon to being left with a new babysitter.
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Step forward with optimism
\"Don't let anything get you down! Optimism allows you to be positive about your future, and always be hopeful that you will reach your goals. Without it, you might give up on chasing your dreams! This inspiring book looks at the life-changing effect optimism has in our world, and gives you tips on how to keep your head up even when situations feel tough. Learn how to have a positive outlook so you can step forward with optimism and believe that anything is possible!\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Puede el optimismo mediar la relación negativa de la incertidumbre sobre el propósito en la vida?
El objetivo del presente estudio fue investigar la supresión que ejerce el optimismo en la intolerancia a la incertidumbre cuando se relaciona con el propósito con la vida. Para establecer esta posible relación de supresión se toma como referencia inicial el rol protector del optimismo sobre la salud mental. Para aproximarse a esta propuesta, se hizo un estudio transversal en población universitaria con el fin de revisar la asociación existente entre estas variables. Este estudio es de carácter no experimental. Contó con una muestra de 650 estudiantes de enseñanza superior de diferentes universidades de Chile. Para los análisis estadísticos se hizo uso del modelo de ecuaciones estructurales. Los resultados mostraron el efecto supretorio del optimismo sobre la intolerancia a la incertidumbre, cuando se revisa su influencia sobre el propósito con la vida, variable de alto interés en esta población que orienta sus esfuerzos al desarrollo de un proyecto de vida.
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Taking Stock of Unrealistic Optimism
Researchers have used terms such as unrealistic optimism and optimistic bias to refer to concepts that are similar but not synonymous. Drawing from 3 decades of research, we discuss critically how researchers define unrealistic optimism, and we identify four types that reflect different measurement approaches: unrealistic absolute optimism at the individual and group levels and unrealistic comparative optimism at the individual and group levels. In addition, we discuss methodological criticisms leveled against research on unrealistic optimism and note that the criticisms are primarily relevant to only one type: the group form of unrealistic comparative optimism. We further clarify how the criticisms are not nearly as problematic as they might seem, even for unrealistic comparative optimism. Finally, we note boundary conditions on the different types of unrealistic optimism and reflect on five broad questions that deserve further attention.
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Hope without optimism
Eagleton \"considers the least regarded of the virtues. His ... meditation on hope begins with a firm rejection of the role of optimism in life's course. Like its close relative, pessimism, it is more a system of rationalization than a reliable lens on reality, reflecting the cast of one's temperament in place of true discernment. Eagleton turns then to hope, probing the meaning of this familiar but elusive word: Is it an emotion? How does it differ from desire? Does it fetishize the future?\"--Dust jacket flap.
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Optimism bias, judgment of severity, and behavioral change during two stages of the pandemics in China
We investigated the factors and consequences of optimism bias during two critical periods of the COVID-19 outbreak in China. In February 2020, we conducted Study 1 (N = 4313) to examine the initial outbreak. The findings revealed that individuals exhibited optimism bias toward COVID-19. Additionally, the number of newly confirmed and suspected cases positively influenced optimism bias. Later, in December 2022, we conducted Study 2 (N = 1767) to explore the Omicron outbreak. The results indicated that optimism bias persisted, albeit to a lesser extent. In this study, the number of infections among participants’ social relations negatively predicted optimism bias, while the judged severity of COVID-19 consequences positively predicted it. Notably, optimism bias can attenuate the positive prediction of anxiety by perceived severity, while also positively predicting protective behavior by mediating the relationship between perceived severity and protective actions. This study highlights the beneficial role of optimism bias, both physically and psychologically, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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