Τεστ ελπίδας – Ενήλικες [HT-A-40]

Description

The Hope Test for Adults is a psychometric tool designed to assess an individual’s level of hope. Hope is an essential psychological resource that reflects a person’s perceived ability to achieve their goals and successfully overcome challenges. The test examines different dimensions of hope, such as goal-oriented thinking, agency (the belief in one’s ability to make things happen), and pathways (the ability to find ways to achieve goals).

Goal

The primary goal of the Hope Test for Adults is to provide a reliable and valid means to measure an individual’s level of hope. It helps researchers and clinicians understand how hope influences psychological well-being, resilience, and overall functioning in life. The tool can also be used to assess the effectiveness of interventions aimed at increasing hope in individuals facing various life challenges.

Analysis

The Hope Test consists of a series of statements that assess different aspects of hope. The key dimensions typically explored include:
Goal-Oriented Thinking:
Assesses the individual’s focus on and commitment to achieving specific goals.
Example statements: “I have clear goals that I am working toward.”
Agency (Belief in Ability):
Assesses the individual’s belief in their capacity to achieve their goals and overcome obstacles.
Example statements: “I believe I can achieve the goals I set for myself.”
Pathways (Finding Ways to Achieve Goals):
Assesses the individual’s ability to identify possible paths or strategies to achieve their goals.
Example statements: “I can think of many ways to solve problems that come my way.”

Scoring

The scoring of the Hope Test is done using Likert scales, where participants rate each statement on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The responses are collected and analyzed to produce overall scores for each dimension of hope. Higher scores indicate higher levels of hope in the corresponding dimensions.

Bibliography

Snyder, C. R. (2002). Hope theory: Rainbows in the mind. Psychological Inquiry, 13(4), 249-275.
Snyder, C. R., Rand, K. L., & Sigmon, D. R. (2002). Hope theory: A member of the positive psychology family. In C. R. Snyder & S. J. Lopez (Eds.), Handbook of positive psychology (pp. 257-276). Oxford University Press.
Peterson, C., & Seligman, M. E. P. (2004). Character strengths and virtues: A handbook and classification. Oxford University Press.