The protective effects of optimism on psychological well-being

Danuta Chessor, Katrina Simpson

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    Abstract

    ![CDATA[Thinking positively and having a positive outlook on life is helpful for psychological wellbeing. The optimism/pessimism dichotomy represents a particular bias in perceptions of expectations and of life events. Evidence shows that optimism as a positive outcome expectancy acts as a protective factor for psychological well-being. There is research saying that optimism can moderate the relationship between stress, perceived stress and wellbeing. The purpose of this study was to see to what degree did optimism moderate perceived stress, anxiety and depression. This was a convenience sample of first year psychology students who completed the Life Orientation Questionnaire -Revised, as well as the Satisfaction with Life Scale and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-42. Results were correlated for the Satisfaction with Life Scale with the Life Orientation Scale - Revised and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-42. Results indicated a significant correlation of Satisfaction with Life and optimism and a significant correlation of Satisfaction with Life and optimism even when Depression, anxiety and stress were added to the equation.]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of TheMHS 20th Annual Conference: 20 Years Strong: And Now a Renaissance: Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Sydney, Australia, 14 – 17 September 2010
    PublisherMental Health Services Conference Inc. of Australia and New Zealand
    Pages107-110
    Number of pages4
    ISBN (Print)9780975765364
    Publication statusPublished - 2011
    EventTheMHS (Organization). Conference -
    Duration: 14 Sept 2010 → …

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    ConferenceTheMHS (Organization). Conference
    Period14/09/10 → …

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