The power of hope in times of crisis

SLEZÁČKOVÁ, Alena. The power of hope in times of crisis. In Humanity for Hope Global Movement 2020. 2020.

Basic information

Original name

The power of hope in times of crisis

Authors

SLEZÁČKOVÁ, Alena

Edition

Humanity for Hope Global Movement 2020, 2020

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Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Vyžádané přednášky

Field of Study

50101 Psychology

Country of publisher

Portugal

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

References:

URL

Organization unit

Faculty of Arts

Keywords in English

hope; mental health; well-being, crisis

Tags

International impact, Reviewed

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Abstract

V originále

The lecture summarises and comments upon own research findings related to the area of psychology of hope. It looks at the content and role of hope among various population groups such as children, adults, elderly, homeless people, and patients. There is evidence that not only does hope have an important effect on subjective well-being in everyday life, but that it also acts as a significant protective factor during life crises. For this reason, we also discuss the role of hope in the context of depression, serious ilness, and coping with traumatic events. Due to the significant practical implications of the phenomenon of hope, the final part of the lecture briefly addresses the resources of hope and hope-enhancing interventions.