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摘要
This study's main objective was the design and validation of a scale that allowed the evaluate trend of optimistic / pessimistic in adolescents and university young. The sample consisted of 617 university students aged between 18 and 31 years, from 4 educational institutions located in two Colombian cities. The psychometric analysis showed that the scale meets the conditions of reliability and validity for use in related populations. The conclusions show differences between genders in scores of optimism and pessimism trends; the presence of unrealistically optimistic bias in adolescents and the differences in the optimistic trend according to city. Limitations of this study are discussed.
- 出版日期2013-3
