# Distinguishing optimism from neuroticism (and trait anxiety, self-mastery, and self-esteem): A reevaluation of the Life Orientation Test.

**Type:** Papers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/papers/distinguishing-optimism-from-neuroticism-and-trait-anxiety-self-mastery-and-self/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Author Names | Michael F. Scheier,Charles S. Carver,Michael W. Bridges |
| Citations | 5,731 |
| DOI | 10.1037//0022-3514.67.6.1063 |
| Fields | Medicine,Psychology |
| Open Access | false |
| OA Status | closed |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/W2088864916 |
| PMID | 7815302 |
| Type | article |
| Year | 1994 |

## Paper authors

- [Michael F. Scheier](https://scholariq.org/researchers/michael-f-scheier/)

## Paper primary topic

- [Optimism, Hope, and Well-being](https://scholariq.org/topics/optimism-hope-and-well-being/)

## Paper topics

- [Optimism, Hope, and Well-being](https://scholariq.org/topics/optimism-hope-and-well-being/)
- [Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research](https://scholariq.org/topics/psychological-and-temporal-perspectives-research/)
- [Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life](https://scholariq.org/topics/childhood-cancer-survivors-quality-of-life/)

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