title: Correlates of adolescent pessimism: A study of the beck hopelessness scale.
abstract: This study examines correlates of the Beck Hopelessness Scale within an adolescent population. Consistent with studies employing adults as subjects, Hopelessness scores were found to be associated with depression and external locus of control. Additionally, a significant positive correlation was found between Hopelessness scores and an index of general maladjustment. The Hopelessness measure was, however, found to be unrelated to self-reported health status.
authors: Department of Clinical Psychology, J-165, University of Florida, 32610, Gainesville, Florida.
authors: J H
authors: JH
authors: Johnson
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authors: McCutcheon