Collective Hope Scale

Instructions: Hope is a desire for something to happen with confidence that it will come true. Please rate the following items about your feelings with your (Insert Group) in mind, that is, being a(n) (Insert Group).

1. I feel hopeful because my group is committed to achieving our goals.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

2. I feel hopeful because my group can get out of any tough situation.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

3. I feel that together my group is well prepared for any problems.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

4. I believe that, together, my group will achieve our goals.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

5. I feel hopeful about my group’s ability to pursue many goals.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

Cite: Reysen, S., & Branscombe, N. R. (2007, January). Validation of collective emotion scales for happiness, fear, jealousy, disgust, contempt, and hope. Poster presented at the 2nd annual Emotion Pre-Conference to the Society of Personality and Social Psychology Annual Meeting, Memphis, TN.

Korean Translation by Sungik Hu

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