Optimism Assessment: Review of Instruments Available in Brazil

Laís Santos; Tatiana Nakano

doi:10.18256/2175-5027.2021.v13i1.3983

Optimism Assessment: Review of Instruments Available in Brazil

Laís Santos, Tatiana Nakano

Abstract

The present study sought to map the instruments used in Brazil to assess optimism, as well as to identify their psychometric qualities. A review of the publications indexed in electronic databases Index Psi, PePSIC, SciELO, BVS, PsycINFO databases and CAPES thesis and dissertation database was performed. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, it was possible to verify the use of five different instruments in the researchers analyzed. Considering the age, two instruments were developed for children, one for teenagers and two for adults. Regarding the psychometric qualities, the five instruments presented evidence of validity (of construct and based on the relationship with other variables) and reliability (internal consistency and test-retest). The need for further psychometric studies with the instruments is emphasized, given the relevance of evaluating optimism in different contexts. In this way, the knowledge generated can support the professional practice and health of the population.

Keywords

Optimism; Psychological Tests; Psychological assessment

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