Analysis

The Hope Scale is designed to provide two main subscales: “Agency” and “Pathways.” The scale measures “Agency” (the ability to initiate and sustain actions toward goals) and “Pathways” (the perceived capability to generate and evaluate alternative strategies to achieve goals). Each subscale consists of 4 questions, and the total score is derived by summing the scores of the individual items. Higher scores indicate higher levels of hope.

Objective

The main objective of the Hope Scale is to assess an individual’s sense of hope based on two significant factors: commitment to specific goals and the ability to formulate strategies to achieve those goals. The purpose of this evaluation is to help understand how hope influences personal well-being and success in various areas of life, including academic, professional, and personal goals.

Calibration

The calibration of the Hope Scale is based on a five-point scale (1–5), where participants rate the extent to which they agree with each statement. The Hope Scale score is calculated by summing the scores for the 12 items. Scores typically range from 12 to 60, with higher scores indicating higher levels of hope. The analysis of the results can be conducted either separately for each subscale or overall for general hope.

Bibliography

Ritschel, L. (2005). Lessons in teaching hope: An interview with C. R. Snyder. Teaching of Psychology, 32, 74–78.
Snyder, C. R. (1994). The psychology of hope. New York: Free Press.
Snyder, C. R., et al. (1991). The will and the ways: Development and validation of an individual-differences measure of hope. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 60, 570–585.
Source: Snyder, C. R., et al. (1991). The will and the ways: Development and validation of an individual-differences measure of hope. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 60, 585. Copyright © 1991 by the American Psychological Association. Reprinted with permission.