Abstract
The main aim of this research was to evaluate psychometric properties and dimensionality of the Serbian version of the Life
Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R). The sample consisted of 744 youths, with a mean age 18.68 years. Psychometric properties
of the Serbian version of the LOT-R were found to be satisfactory. The total scale and both subscales (Optimism and Pessimism)
had adequate internal consistency. Convergent validity was demonstrated by moderate correlations with well-being measures
(positive and negative affect, life satisfaction, hope, self-efficacy, loneliness and general distress). The results of confirmatory
factor analyses yielded two correlated dimensions reflecting optimism and pessimism, and provided support for the two-factor
model of optimism. The results of simultaneous multiple regression analyses demonstrated that both optimism and pessimism
contributed uniquely to various indicators of well-being. Implications and directions for future research were discussed.
Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R). The sample consisted of 744 youths, with a mean age 18.68 years. Psychometric properties
of the Serbian version of the LOT-R were found to be satisfactory. The total scale and both subscales (Optimism and Pessimism)
had adequate internal consistency. Convergent validity was demonstrated by moderate correlations with well-being measures
(positive and negative affect, life satisfaction, hope, self-efficacy, loneliness and general distress). The results of confirmatory
factor analyses yielded two correlated dimensions reflecting optimism and pessimism, and provided support for the two-factor
model of optimism. The results of simultaneous multiple regression analyses demonstrated that both optimism and pessimism
contributed uniquely to various indicators of well-being. Implications and directions for future research were discussed.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Research Paper
- Pages 1-12
- DOI 10.1007/s10902-012-9354-2
- Authors
- Veljko Jovanović, Department of Psychology, University of Novi Sad, Dr Zorana Djindjica 2, 21 000 Novi Sad, Serbia
- Vesna Gavrilov-Jerković, Department of Psychology, University of Novi Sad, Dr Zorana Djindjica 2, 21 000 Novi Sad, Serbia
- Journal Journal of Happiness Studies
- Online ISSN 1573-7780
- Print ISSN 1389-4978