I. S. Bredal, T. Bonsaksen, T. Heir, L. Skogstad, A. Lerdal, T. Grimholt, Ø. Ekeberg
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Abstract
background Several studies have found that optimism is associated with better health. However, all those studies have investigated the subject in a specific context: gender, age group, diagnosis, situation, or population segment. Given the association found between optimism and physical health, mental health and well-being in previous studies, one would expect optimistic individuals in the general population to report fewer physical and mental health conditions during their lifetimes than pessimists. The aim of the present study was to test this hypothesis.