Optimism and pessimism in the general population: Psychometric properties of the Life Orientation Test (LOT-R)

Conclusions: The study confirmed the bidimensional structure of the LOT-R and invariance across age and gender. We can recommend using this instrument for measuring dispositional optimism and pessimism in epidemiological research and clinical practice.
Source: International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research