The future of optimism.

2000/01/01 by Christopher Peterson · 2 citations
Psychology · Social Sciences · #Optimism, Hope, and Well-being #Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction #Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology

paper · doi:10.1037/0003-066x.55.1.44

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