Abstract What are the differences between optimists and pessimists? The aim of this study is to analyze reported by pessimists in terms three psychological variables: emotional intelligence (EI), happiness, life satisfaction. To answer question, we examined extent which a combination different levels optimism pessimism can differently predict EI, satisfaction two independent samples (891 adults...

Abstract This paper argues that the operative force in Luke’s parable of The Rich Fool is negativity. Moreover, negativity as common Lukan parables status reversals. As warns against securing future, this reads Lee Edelman’s No Future: Queer Theory and Death Drive to show how negativity, towards reproductive futurism particular, activates pessimism. pessimism grounded crucifixion not resolved r...

Background: Through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, front-line nurses meet immense mental health challenges. It is actually a global threat attributed to negative impact on mental and well-being of people. Aim: To study effectiveness psycho-educational program alleviate depression, anxiety, stress, pessimism provide optimism for COVID-19 isolation nurses. Design: A quasi-experimental two-g...

OBJECTIVE The authors investigated the predictive potential of a stress-diathesis model for suicidal behavior based on correlates of past suicidal acts. In this model, suicidal acts are precipitated by stressors such as life events or a major depressive episode in the setting of a propensity for acting on suicidal urges. This diathesis is expressed as the tendency to develop more pessimism in r...