Examining the Association between Hope, Optimism, Selfesteem and Life Satisfaction: The Indian Context

By : Meghna Basu Thakur

Page No: 23-31

Abstract
The current study is based on Hutz et al.’s (2014) and Pacico et al.’s (2013) research and attempts to examine the relationship between optimism, self-esteem, hope, and life satisfaction among college students in the Indian context. Sample consisted of 60 undergraduate students who completed the following questionnaires: Life Orientation Test- Revised (LOT-R; Scheier, Carver & Bridges, 1994), Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965), Hope Scale (Snyder et al., 1991) and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS; Diener et al., 1985). Data obtained from the participants were subjected to Pearson Product Moment Correlation. Research findings indicated significant and positive inter-variable correlations. Relevant empirical and theoretical literature has been employed to explain the findings obtained in the current study. The study has crucial implications for mental health professionals to develop pertinent psychological interventions for college students and adds to the existing body of literature in the domain of positive psychology.

Author :
Meghna Basu Thakur : Head & Assistant Professor – Department of Psychology, R.D. National College, Bandra Mumbai-400 050.