Hope across cultures
Lessons from the International Hope Barometer
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Hope across cultures
Lessons from the International Hope Barometer
About this book
This open access book presents an integrative and transdisciplinary conceptualization of hope and brings together cross-cultural studies based on quantitative data from around the globe. It incorporates state-of-the-art theories of hope from psychology, philosophy and theology and presents a novel approach to the study of hope in different life situations. The volume analyses empirical data from the Hope Barometer international research network, collected from more than 40,000 participants between 2017 and 2021. The authors use this broad database to investigate the nature and value of hope for well-being and flourishing at individual and societal levels, in various regions, and different cultural, religious and social backgrounds. The chapters study the cultural characteristics of different facets and elements of hope and furthermore explore its common qualities to elucidate the universal nature of hope across cultures. Comprehensive, transdisciplinary and cross-culturalin scope, this volume is of interest to a global readership across the social and behavioural sciences.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Front Matter
- 1. Introduction and Research Agenda
- 2. Theoretical Foundations and a Transdisciplinary Concept of Hope
- 3. Values and Targets of Hope
- 4. Long-term Future Expectations and Collective Hope
- 5. Worldviews and Basic Beliefs of Hope
- 6. Trust, Social Support and Hope Resources
- 7. Hope and Mental Health Among Czech and Polish Adults in a Macrosocial Perspective and Religiosity Context
- 8. Hope and Flourishing: A Cross-Cultural Examination Between Spanish and South African Samples
- 9. Mastering the COVID-19 Pandemic Crisis: From Anxiety to Hope
- 10. Beacons of Hope in a Challenging World: Conclusions and Directions for Future Research and Practice