About this Research Topic
Hope has been a topic of enquiry through the centuries, examined by scholars from diverse fields such as philosophy, theology, and psychology. Contemporary research investigated the role of hope in human well-being and health extensively, yielding substantive evidence for its importance in positive mental health, recovery from distress and managing physical illness. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, hope was found to be an important factor in maintaining well-being.
Hope concerns the future, yet in the current global socio-political context, many people are concerned about the future and may not feel hopeful. Further, there is increasing evidence that hope may be experienced differently depending on cultural context. How can we comprehend and explain the complexity of hope, given these contextual factors? Further, empirical studies on interventions to enhance hope are limited. How can hope be fostered and strengthened in various contexts and among various individuals and groups?
The aim of this Research Topic is to expand theoretical knowledge of hope, traversing from existing individualistic, cognitive-motivational perspectives to broader systems, cultural contexts, communities and the environment. It also aims to elicit knowledge on strategies to strengthen and sustain hope in different contexts.
We welcome topics that will help to understand and explain hope, its dynamics and processes from diverse conceptualizations and in diverse contexts. This may include, but is not limited to, theoretical conceptualizations of hope, multidisciplinary studies on hope, and socio-cultural aspects of hope. We are also interested in manuscripts reporting on strategies to facilitate hope.
Hope concerns the future, yet in the current global socio-political context, many people are concerned about the future and may not feel hopeful. Further, there is increasing evidence that hope may be experienced differently depending on cultural context. How can we comprehend and explain the complexity of hope, given these contextual factors? Further, empirical studies on interventions to enhance hope are limited. How can hope be fostered and strengthened in various contexts and among various individuals and groups?
The aim of this Research Topic is to expand theoretical knowledge of hope, traversing from existing individualistic, cognitive-motivational perspectives to broader systems, cultural contexts, communities and the environment. It also aims to elicit knowledge on strategies to strengthen and sustain hope in different contexts.
We welcome topics that will help to understand and explain hope, its dynamics and processes from diverse conceptualizations and in diverse contexts. This may include, but is not limited to, theoretical conceptualizations of hope, multidisciplinary studies on hope, and socio-cultural aspects of hope. We are also interested in manuscripts reporting on strategies to facilitate hope.
Keywords: Hope, Future, Well-being, Context
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