Optimism

Suzanne C. Segerstrom; Charles S. Carver; Michael F. Scheier

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-58763-9_11

Optimism

Suzanne C. Segerstrom, Charles S. Carver, Michael F. Scheier

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Abstract

Optimism and pessimism - generalized expectancies that the future will be positive or negative - cause broad and diverse differences between people in subjective well-being and how they achieve it. People who are more optimistic cope with adversities by addressing rather than avoiding them and their feelings about them; they engage with and accomplish goals to a greater degree; and they are more likely to attend to and pre-emptively address threats to their well-being. They also have better physical health, which can both result from and contribute to well-being. Although optimism may have drawbacks, these seem to be limited in scope and do not outweigh the advantages of being optimistic.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Happy Mind
Subtitle of host publication	Cognitive Contributions to Well-Being
Pages	195-212
Number of pages	18
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319587639
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-58763-9_11
State	Published - Jun 28 2017

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