Handbook of Hope: Theory, Measures, and Applications - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0123992583 ISBN 13: 9780123992581

Publisher: Academic Press, 2011

Synopsis

Hope has previously been a construct more of interest to philosophy and religion than in psychology. New research has shown, however, that hope is closely related to optimism, feelings of control, and motivation toward achieving one's goals. The Handbook of Hope presents a comprehensive overview of the psychological inquiry into hope, including its measurement, its development in children, how its loss is associated with specific clinical disorders, and therapeutic approaches that can help instill hope in those who have lost theirs. A final section discusses hope in occupational applications: how the use of hope can make one a better coach, teacher, or parent.

About this title

About the Author:

C.R. Snyder is a fellow of the APA in the divisions of teaching, social and personality, clinical, and health. He has been the director of the Clinical Psychology Program at the University of Kansas since 1975. Since 1987 he has been the editor of the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0123992583
• ISBN 13: 9780123992581
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 468
• Editor: Snyder C. R.