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Dimensionality and Validity of the Serbian Version of the Life Orientation Test-Revised in a Sample of Youths

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  • Veljko Jovanović
  • Vesna Gavrilov-Jerković

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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. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2013

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  • Veljko Jovanović & Vesna Gavrilov-Jerković, 2013. "Dimensionality and Validity of the Serbian Version of the Life Orientation Test-Revised in a Sample of Youths," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 14(3), pages 771-782, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jhappi:v:14:y:2013:i:3:p:771-782
    DOI: 10.1007/s10902-012-9354-2
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