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

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Abstract

In this chapter, we examine distal and proximal contributors to other-oriented hope, such as the influence of an authoritative parental style and the presence of vulnerability in the self or in others. We then examine several consequences of other-oriented hope, including potential benefits and costs to the bearer and target of such hope and to the relationship between the two parties. Finally, we examine theoretical frameworks pertinent to understanding other-oriented hope and which situate other-oriented hope within broader, more encompassing perspectives on a life well-lived. The perspectives we examine include other-interest; self-transcendence; mental balance; and the ecosystem motivational perspective.

Keywords

Authoritative parental style Other-interest Self-interest Self-transcendence Mental balance Compassionate goals Self-image goals Generativity Other-oriented hope 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of PsychologyMacEwan UniversityEdmontonCanada
  2. 2.Department of Educational PsychologyUniversity of AlbertaEdmontonCanada

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