Abstract How we perceive the future can greatly affect how feel in present. Even a currently positive situation is hard to bear when know will be grim. Indeed, previous research has found that more hopeful people are happier. However, both hope and subjective well-being multidimensional concepts comprising emotion (i.e., anticipation affect), cognition (expectation satisfaction) and, some degree, motivation. Since most studies include only one dimension of well-being, little known about...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine how a supervisor’s virtuous leadership as perceived by subordinates influences subordinates’ work-related well-being and the mediating role trust in leader moderating roles individual virtues various characteristics organizations. Design/methodology/approach An online survey was conducted through Prolific among self-selected sample 1,237 employees who worked with an immediate supervisor across industries primarily UK USA. Structural equation...

Abstract What we hope for has a large impact on how feel and behave. Research the determinants effects of hopeful disposition is increasing in several academic fields, such as psychology, nursing organizational studies. However, defined differs significantly between disciplines, leading to fragmentation insights that can draw from this research. This systematic review aims provide an extensive overview ascribed characteristics concept ten different fields. Using phenomenographic research...

Abstract Buying lottery tickets is not a rational investment from financial point of view. Yet, the majority people participate at least once year in lottery. We conducted field experiment to increase understanding participation. Using representative data for Netherlands, we find that participation increased happiness participants before draw. Winning small prize had no effect on happiness. Our results indicate may only care about outcomes lottery, but also enjoy game. Accordingly, conclude...

Abstract In this study, we examine whether the positive effect of income gains on subjective well-being (SWB) can in part be explained by improved future prospects that are generated a more solid financial situation. Using three-wave panel data from US, inspect relation between changes income, hope and SWB using fixed-effects model. Results show indeed partially mediates SWB, but only for monthly incomes over $1800. Positive expectations, other hand, mediate all levels. From two components...

Abstract Popular hope-instruments differ significantly in how they define hope. Due to their length, these instruments are rarely used large-scale surveys or combined interdisciplinary research. This study validates short versions of four hope instruments; the Adult Trait Hope Scale; Herth Index; Locus Of and spiritual dimension Comprehensive Scale. Results show that function equally well as longer counterparts. However, all scales remarkably low correlations with similar concepts such a...

Although certain researchers have attributed widespread lottery play to irrational beliefs that people hold regarding the chances of winning lottery, another explanation for popularity gambling is players may experience positive emotions before draw. Therefore, in this study, we examine relationship between participation and happiness. Using data from British Gambling Prevalence Survey 2010 utilizing propensity score matching methods, find a small effect on happiness individuals who engage...

Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on happiness in The Netherlands In media we read mainly about negative effects our subjective wellbeing, such as increased depression, anxiety and loneliness. There is less attention for possible positive this reason it worth examining how life-satisfaction Dutch population has developed during pandemic. short run, will help policy makers to balance loss against lives long run examine which policies have resulted lowest happy life years. article, describe...

We conducted a field experiment to increase our understanding of lottery participation. Using representative data for the Netherlands, we find that participation increased happiness participants before draw. Winning small prize had no effect on happiness. Our results indicate people may not only care about outcomes lottery, but also enjoy game. Accordingly, conclude play has utility value in itself and part ticket is consumed

Hoop wordt gezien als een sterke krachtbron in het leven en ook erkend belangrijk herstel van (de gevolgen van) ingrijpende psychische problemen (Akwa GGz, 2017). Herstellen gaat om te boven komen hopeloosheid verlies betekenisvolle identiteit, verbondenheid, rollen kansen, schreef Wilma Boevink (2016). empowerment vormen daarom kernelementen de herstelondersteunende zorg waar Nederlandse ggz naar toe beweegt. Deze bijdrage zet uiteen wat hoop kan betekenen voor mensen met ontwrichtende...