Distinguishing optimism from neuroticism (and trait anxiety, self-mastery, and self-esteem): A reevaluation of the Life Orientation Test.

1994/01/01 by Michael F. Scheier, Charles S. Carver, Michael W. Bridges · 12 citations
Psychology · #Optimism, Hope, and Well-being #Resilience and Mental Health

paper · doi:10.1037/0022-3514.67.6.1063

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