People are often presumed to be vulnerable to a desirability bias, namely, a tendency to be
overoptimistic about a future outcome as a result of their preferences or desires for that …

Previous research indicates that entrepreneurs are generally high in dispositional optimism—
the tendency to expect positive outcomes even when such expectations are not rationally …

People are inseparable from natural ecosystems, and understanding how people think
about, experience, and interact with nature is crucial for promoting environmental …

Abstract [This book] packages the discipline [of social psychology] in thirty-one crisp and
playful essays (" modules"). This is the ultimate brief text in social psychology—a quick …

This article explores three ways in which the positive psychology movement's construction
and presentation of itself are negative. First, the negative side is construed as the negative …

As the positive psychology movement gains momentum, both within psychology and in the
broader culture, it becomes increasingly important to ensure that the complexity of individual …

This study attempted to address limitations in the understanding of optimism and pessimism
among middle-aged adults. Specifically, a model of affectivity as a mediator of the link …

Defensive pessimism is a motivated cognitive strategy that helps people manage their
anxiety and pursue their goals. Individuals who use defensive pessimism set low …

We examined personality traits in relation to career satisfaction and job satisfaction for 5,932
individuals in career transition. Personality traits were related to career satisfaction and job …

The demands and pressures during the first study year at university are likely to arouse a
variety of emotions among students. Nevertheless, there are very few studies on the role of …