Bochum
Optimism and
Mental Health
A program of the Mental Health Research and Treatment Center
Investigated constructs*
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Sociodemographic data (e.g., age, gender, height, weight, migration background)
Outcomes:
Positive Mental Health
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Positive Mental Health (PMH-Scale; Lukat et al., 2016),
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Self-Esteem (SISE; Robins, Hendin, & Trzesniewski, 2001)
Negative Mental Health
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Depression, Anxiety and Stress (DASS-21; Henry & Crawford, 2005),
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Facebook Addiction (BFAS; Andreassen et al., 2012),
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Suicidal tendencies (SBQ-R; Osman et at., 2001),
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Rumination,
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Trauma,
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Gaming Addiction,
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Experience with treatment of mental disorders
Predictors:
stable (traits)
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Optimism (LOT-R; Schreier, Carver, & Bridges, 1994),
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Sense of Coherence (SOC-L9; Schumacher et al., 2000),
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Resilience (RS-11; Schumacher et al., 2005),
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Values (PVQ-21; Schwartz et al., 2001),
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Delay of Gratification (DDT; Forstmeier & Maercker 2010),
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Risk-Taking (Singe-Item Questionnaire; Dohmen et al., 2009),
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„Big Five“ (BFI-10; Rammstedt & John, 2007),
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Narcissism (NPI-13; Gentile et al., 2013),
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Controllability,
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Attractiveness
dynamic (states)
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Subjective Happiness (SHS; Lyubomirsky & Lepper, 1999),
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Satisfaction with Life (SWLS; Diener et al., 1985),
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Social Support (F-SozU K-14; Fydrich et al., 2009),
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Self-Efficacy (GSES; Schwarzer & Jerusalem, 1995),
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Self-Evaluation (BIDR; Musch, Brockhaus, & Bröder, 2002),
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Partnership (PFB; Hahlweg, 1996),
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Daily Hassles (BDDS; Scholten et al., in prep.),
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Physical Health (EQ-5D; Brooks, 1996)
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Bullying (BRC; Wolke & Sapouna, 2008),
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Family Affluence Scale (FAS; Boyce et a., 2006),
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Rhythm of Life (BSRS; Margraf et al., 2016),
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Life Style (LS; Velten et al., 2014),
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Media Use,
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Desire to have children
* Not all constructs were used in all surveys.