Social Indicators Research Series: Results of the Hope-Barometer International Research Program

Krafft, Andreas M.; Perrig-Chiello, Pasqualina; Walker, Andreas M.

This volume addresses the convincing belief that hope is an existential need and resource for living a good life, not only when all is going well, but especially in difficult times. The findings reported in this volume result from the annual survey of the Hope-Barometer Research Program collected during 7 years and conducted in several countries. Structured in three parts, the first one provides the reader with a general introduction into the topic of hope, the theoretical and methodological foundations and major general results of the Hope-Barometer. Part two presents specific topics related to the levels and variations of hope across different population groups, and the relationship of hope with several measures of well-being. Further part three focuses on comparisons of elements and levels of hope across cultures discussing methods and techniques to improve hope and thus increase overall well-being.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2018-05-18

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319784694

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-78470-0

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 215