During my systematic review I keep coming up against this term 'effortful optimism' yet it is never defined and is often used interchangeably. Does anyone know how it might be constructed? Is it genuinely different or just a synonym?
I haven't read anything on the distinciton of the two, yet I remember that one of the concepts I studied (Attentional Control Scale -published) had a somewhat similar distinction. I am mentioning that it might be relevant: Attentional control, as a process, is usually automatic and people show differences in the skill of controlling their attention. This is one issue, on the other hand some people intentionally or effortfully try to control their attention. Deryyberry and Reed does not use the word "effortful", but they agree that their model focuses on the intentional side of the process. Similar distinction may exist for optimism as well, some people does not toil too much to be optimists, whereas some others may have intentional strategies that feed their optimism. I really would apreciate to read explanations from the related literature on this issue.
Thank you so much, that makes a lot of sense. As I explore i shall let you know also, it is a really interesting twist! :)
I wonder if analysing temperament research may be useful in exploring those who have a natural tendency towards optimism and those who can learn to be more optimistic in the presence of family and environmental protective factors and access to positive experiences.
Hi Susan, I was actually wondering same since reading a lot on effortful control, I would really love to explore the concept of effortful optimism in a similar way. It seems logical that similar variables might be evident for effortful optimism that apply to effortful control in development in children. I am pulling work to one side whilst doing my systematic review that might prove useful to explore this further. Susan I shall email you over the coming days as I would love to speak to you more about this and your work on temperament. Thank you so much. Merisa
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