Correlates of adolescent pessimism: A study of the beck hopelessness scale
- 1 April 1981
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Journal of Youth and Adolescence
- Vol. 10 (2) , 169-172
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02091743
Abstract
This study examines correlates of the Beck Hopelessness Scale within an adolescent population. Consistent with studies employing adults as subjects, Hopelessness scores were found to be associated with depression and external locus of control. Additionally, a significant positive correlation was found between Hopelessness scores and an index of general maladjustment. The Hopelessness measure was, however, found to be unrelated to self-reported health status.Keywords
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