# Optimism, Hope, and Well-being

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/optimism-hope-and-well-being-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 607,494 |
| Description | This cluster of papers explores the role of optimism and hope theory in psychological well-being, social support, coping mechanisms, health behavior, and resilience. It delves into the impact of optimism on various aspects of life satisfaction and positive psychology. |
| Domain | Social Sciences |
| Field | Psychology |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T12485 |
| Works | 33,184 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Douglas G. Altman](https://scholariq.org/researchers/douglas-g-altman/)
- [Ali H. Mokdad](https://scholariq.org/researchers/ali-h-mokdad/)
- [Walter C. Willett](https://scholariq.org/researchers/walter-c-willett/)
- [Daniel Kahneman](https://scholariq.org/researchers/daniel-kahneman/)
- [Richard M. Ryan](https://scholariq.org/researchers/richard-m-ryan/)
- [Albert Bandura](https://scholariq.org/researchers/albert-bandura/)
- [Edward L. Deci](https://scholariq.org/researchers/edward-l-deci/)
- [Mika Kivimäki](https://scholariq.org/researchers/mika-kivimaki/)
- [Gordon Guyatt](https://scholariq.org/researchers/gordon-guyatt/)
- [Róbert Langer](https://scholariq.org/researchers/robert-langer/)
- [Virginia Braun](https://scholariq.org/researchers/virginia-braun/)
- [Victoria Clarke](https://scholariq.org/researchers/victoria-clarke/)

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