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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Psychology
Notes
- Abstract:
- The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between dispositional optimism and purpose in life. Data was collected from 254 participants from a private university located in the southeastern region of the United States. The study collected data using the Purpose in Life Test (Crumbaugh & Maholick, 1964) and Life Orientation Test-Revised (Scheier, Carver, & Bridges, 1994). As hypothesized, optimism predicted purpose in life, i.e., as dispositional optimism increases, purpose in life increases as well. The findings of the present study in context with previous research may be utilized in both clinical and applied settings. By targeting and promoting the development of optimism, one may in turn be able to find purpose in life and facilitate the development of overall well-being.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2018.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 31-35)
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Brandi Leigh Simpson. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- BF575.S37 S56 2018_SimpsonBrandiLeigh ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- BF575.S37 S56 2018 ( lcc )
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