Optimism and socioeconomic status: A cross-cultural study

摘要: This research examined the relationship between optimism and socioeconomic status (SES) in a sample ( N = 245) of Anglo- Mexican-Americans. Study I found small but significant correlations both situational (measured by Generalized Expectancy for Success Scale-Revised; GESS-R) dispositional Life Orientation Test; LOT) SES. Correlations were stronger Anglo-Americans than as whole not statistically Mexican-American subjects. 2 used purely 254), performed exploratory factor analysis on LOT GESS-R, correlated rotated scores with A GESS-R involving themes social interaction positively SES r .17). Results are interpreted terms cultural differences two ethnic groups, particularly light collectivist/individualist culture dichotomy.