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The Psychology of Hope

Psychologist Charles R. Snyder developed a well-known "hope theory," which breaks down hope into three components:

  • Goals: Having a clear, desired objective.

  • Pathways: The ability to find multiple ways to achieve that goal. When one path is blocked, a hopeful person can find another.

  • Agency: The motivation and belief in one's own ability to use those pathways to reach the goal.

This psychological perspective views hope not just as an emotion but as a learned cognitive skill that can be developed and used to foster resilience and well-being. It's a powerful tool for coping with adversity and is correlated with better physical and mental health outcomes.

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