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Understanding Other-Oriented Hope

An Integral Concept Within Hope Studies

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  • © 2015

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Authors:
  1. Andrew J. Howell

    1. Department of Psychology, MacEwan University, Edmonton, Canada

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  2. Denise J. Larsen

    1. Department of Educational Psychology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

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  • First publication to systematic examination, discussion, synthesis, and critique of research, theory and application concerning the concept of other-oriented hope
  • Reviews both qualitative and quantitative research findings concerning the occurrence of other-oriented hope in several domains
  • Outlines several directions for future work on other-oriented hope
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Well-Being and Quality of Life Research (BRIEFSWELLBEING)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vi
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  2. Introduction to Other-Oriented Hope

    • Andrew J. Howell, Denise J. Larsen
    Pages 1-6

  3. Other-Oriented Hope Reflects an Orientation Toward Others

    • Andrew J. Howell, Denise J. Larsen
    Pages 7-17

  4. Definitions and Attributes of Hope, and Their Application to Other-Oriented Hope

    • Andrew J. Howell, Denise J. Larsen
    Pages 19-26

  5. Research Yielding Evidence of Other-Oriented Hope

    • Andrew J. Howell, Denise J. Larsen
    Pages 27-47

  6. Origins and Consequences of Other-Oriented Hope, and Theoretical Frameworks Relevant to Its Understanding

    • Andrew J. Howell, Denise J. Larsen
    Pages 49-68

  7. Other-Oriented Hope and Related Concepts

    • Andrew J. Howell, Denise J. Larsen
    Pages 69-86

  8. Outstanding Issues, Future Research Directions, Clinical Applications, and Conclusions

    • Andrew J. Howell, Denise J. Larsen
    Pages 87-117
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About this book

This Brief integrates the literature and research on other-oriented hope. It discusses the position of other-oriented hope as one manifestation of the broader attribute of other-interest and argues the importance of other-interest in well-being. The Brief examines definitions and attributes of other-oriented hope, based upon theoretical and empirical understandings of hope more generally. Thereafter it reviews both qualitative and quantitative research findings concerning the occurrence of other-oriented hope in several domains, including other-oriented hope among parents of ill children, other-oriented hope among caregivers and other-oriented hope among the elderly. Several theoretical frameworks for understanding the phenomenon of other-oriented hope are considered, as are the functions of and elements comprising, other-oriented hope. The differentiation of other-oriented hope and related concepts, such as compassion and love, is considered. Finally, the brief examines the application of other-oriented hope to practical work in counselling and caregiving and outlines several directions for future work on other-oriented hope.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Psychology, MacEwan University, Edmonton, Canada

    Andrew J. Howell

  • Department of Educational Psychology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

    Denise J. Larsen

About the authors

Andrew J. Howell, Ph.D., R. Psych., is an Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and a research affiliate at Hope Studies Central, University of Alberta. His research falls within the area of positive psychology, including research on other-oriented hope; nature connectedness and well-being; and non-stigmatizing language in relation to mental disorder. Denise J. Larsen, Ph.D., R. Psych., is a Professor, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and the Director of Hope Studies Central, University of Alberta. Her research on hope relates to counselling and educational practices and focuses especially on how hope is experienced and constructed by both clients and helping professionals during care interactions.

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