Psychological Correlates of Optimism in College Students
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13656100 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Robert L Montgomery (Missouri University of Science and Technology, corresponding author), Frances M Haemmerlie (Missouri University of Science and Technology), D M Ray (Missouri University of Science and Technology), Doel Ray (Missouri University of Science and Technology) |
| Year | 2003 |
| Volume | 92 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 545-547 |
| Publication date | 2003-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Psychological Reports (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0033-2941 • E-ISSN: 1558-691X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.2466/pr0.2003.92.2.545 |
| PMID | 12785639 |
| OpenAlex | W2106110901 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 9 |
| References cited | 10 |
This study assessed optimism held by 300 college students at a midwestern university using Scheier and Carver's Life Orientation Test. Optimism ratings were compared to measures of psychological functioning. Analysis showed that optimism was significantly associated with all of the adjustment measures (social, academic, personal, and goal commitment) assessed with Baker and Siryk's Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire, higher self-esteem measured with Rosenberg's Self-esteem scale, and with lower ratings of loneliness as assessed with the Revised UCLA Loneliness Scale
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| Unique citing works | 9 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2008 - 2025 (18) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 9 |