Life Orientation Test Revised (LOT-R)

Scheier, M. F., Carver, C. S., & Bridges, M. W. (1994). Distinguishing optimism from neuroticism (and trait anxiety, self-mastery, and self-esteem): A reevaluation of the Life Orientation Test. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 67(6), 1063-1078. doi: 10.1037/0022-3514.67.6.1063


Table of Contents

Description

History of Use

References

Description:

Purpose
The LOT-R was designed to assess optimism. It was intended to improve upon Carver and Scheier's (1985) original LOT.
Questions
10 items (including 4 filler items) using 5-point ratings (0 = strongly disagree to 4 = strongly agree).
Sub-scales
N/A
Domain

Psychometrics

Sample items
  • In uncertain times, I usually expect the best.
  • I am always optimistic about my future.

References:

Scale:
  • Scheier, M. F., & Carver, C. S. (1985). Optimism, coping, and health: Assessment and implications of generalized outcome expectancies. Health Psychology, 4(3), 219-247. doi: 10.1037/0278-6133.4.3.219.
  • Scheier, M. F., Carver, C. S., & Bridges, M. W. (1994). Distinguishing optimism from neuroticism (and trait anxiety, self-mastery, and self-esteem): A reevaluation of the Life Orientation Test. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 67(6), 1063-1078. doi: 10.1037/0022-3514.67.6.1063

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