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01.06.2013 | Research Paper

Dimensionality and Validity of the Serbian Version of the Life Orientation Test-Revised in a Sample of Youths

verfasst von: Veljko Jovanović, Vesna Gavrilov-Jerković

Erschienen in: Journal of Happiness Studies | Ausgabe 3/2013

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The main aim of this research was to evaluate psychometric properties and dimensionality of the Serbian version of the Life Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R). The sample consisted of 744 youths, with a mean age 18.68 years. Psychometric properties of the Serbian version of the LOT-R were found to be satisfactory. The total scale and both subscales (Optimism and Pessimism) had adequate internal consistency. Convergent validity was demonstrated by moderate correlations with well-being measures (positive and negative affect, life satisfaction, hope, self-efficacy, loneliness and general distress). The results of confirmatory factor analyses yielded two correlated dimensions reflecting optimism and pessimism, and provided support for the two-factor model of optimism. The results of simultaneous multiple regression analyses demonstrated that both optimism and pessimism contributed uniquely to various indicators of well-being. Implications and directions for future research were discussed.

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Titel: Dimensionality and Validity of the Serbian Version of the Life Orientation Test-Revised in a Sample of Youths
verfasst von: Veljko Jovanović
Vesna Gavrilov-Jerković
Publikationsdatum: 01.06.2013
Verlag: Springer Netherlands
Erschienen in: Journal of Happiness Studies / Ausgabe 3/2013
Print ISSN: 1389-4978
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-7780
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-012-9354-2

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