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Optimism is a generalized belief that a positive thing will happen to someone’s life. The study will have 30 participants where 50% (n=15) were male and 50% (n=15) were female.
The data will be collected through the questionnaire where the participant will be required to record their feelings based on the life orientation test- reviewed. In addition, the participants will be required to record their age along with their gender type. The questionnaire was distributed via email and a page of consent will be displayed once they open the link attached to the questionnaire. The respondents will be informed about the time they will take to complete the questionnaire as well as the objective of the questionnaire. The objective of the study will be to assess the individual differences in generalized optimism versus pessimism.
According to a Gallup-Heathway’s daily survey of Americans' well-being, 25% of women between the ages of 45 and 55 rate their optimism for the future as 10 out of 10 (Gail, 2011). These ladies feel engaged and like their lives have a purpose.
According to Ciro (2010), positive and negative future expectations are critical to comprehending how susceptible one is to mental disorders. Optimism and coping techniques that emphasize social support and the beneficial effects of stressful situations are significantly positively correlated (Ciro et al., 2010).
According to Basten-Guenther (2019), the optimistic result expectations encourage more sustained efforts toward goals and the application of coping mechanisms. The study furthered revealed that Positive thinking is linked to decreased acute and chronic pain (Basten-Guenther et al., 2019).
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Ciro Conversano, Rotondo, A., Lensi, E., O. Della Vista, Arpone, F., & Mario Antonio Reda. (2010). Optimism and Its Impact on Mental and Physical Well-Being. 6(1), 25–29. https://doi.org/10.2174/1745017901006010025
Sheehy, G. (2011, October 4). Girlfriends are key to women's optimism
Basten-Guenther, J., Peters, M., & Lautenbacher, S. (2019). Optimism and the experience of pain: A systematic review. Behavioral Medicine, 45(4), 323-339.
