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Dispositional optimism
Dispositional Optimism
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Abstract
Optimism is associated with better psychological and physical health outcomes.
- Optimistic individuals tend to engage more in health-promoting behaviors.
- Pessimism may lead to disengagement from effort, affecting motivation.
- Recent findings suggest optimists have stronger social connections.
- Efforts in maintaining social relationships may be greater among optimists.
- The biological basis of optimism is currently being explored.
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