HERTH HOPE SCALE
Directions: Please indicate the extent to which the
following statements are true using a scale from 0 never
applies to 3 always applies.
____1. I am looking forward to the future.
____2. I have plans for the future.
____3. I feel scared about my future.*
____4. I feel time heals.
____5. I have hope even when plans go astray.
____6. I have goals for the next 3 /C06 months.
____7. I have coped well in the past.
____8. I can see a light even in a tunnel.
____9. I have plans for today and next week.
____10. I believe that each day has potential.
____11. I have inner positive energy.
____12. I keep going even when I hurt.
____13. I believe that good is always possible.
____14. I feel overwhelmed and trapped.*
____15. I just know there is hope.
____16. I am immobilized by fears and doubts.*
____17. I see the positive in most situations.____18. I am committed to finding my way.
____19. I believe my outlook affects my life.
____20. I can’t bring about positive change.*
____21. I sense the presence of loved ones.
____22. I have deep inner strength.
____23. I have a faith that gives me comfort.
____24. I feel at a loss, nowhere to turn.*
____25. I have support from those close to me.
____26. I can seek and receive help.
____27. I know my life has meaning and purpose.
____28. I feel all alone.*
____29. I feel loved and needed.
____30. I can recall happy times.
Notes . Copyright r1991 Kaye A. Herth. No portion of
the Herth Hope Index or the Herth Hope Scale may be
reproduced by any means without permission in writing
from the copyright owner, who may be contacted at
kaye.herth@mnsu.edu .
*Item reverse scored.
Reproduced with permission.
HERTH HOPE INDEX
Directions: Please indicate your agreement to the fol-
lowing statements using a scale from 1 strongly dis-
agree, 2 disagree, 3 agree, 4 strongly agree.
____1. I have specific possible short, intermediate, or
long range goals.
____2. I have a positive outlook on life.
____3. I believe that each day has potential.
____4. I am scared about the future.*
____5. I see a light at the end of the tunnel.
____6. I have a sense of direction.
____7. Life has value and worth.____8. I am able to recall happy/joyful times.
____9. I feel all alone.*
____10. I have a faith that comforts me.
____11. I have deep inner strength.
____12. I am able to give and receive caring/love.
Notes : Copyright r1992 John Wiley and Sons. No por-
tion of the Herth Hope Index or the Herth Hope Scale
may be reproduced by any means without permission in
writing from the copyright owner.
*Item reverse scored.
Reproduced with permission.
Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS)
(Beck, 1993 ).
Variable
Beck et al. (1993) defined hopelessness as a lack of hope and optimism; a system of negative expectancies con-
cerning one’s self and future circumstances.55 OVERVIEW OF THE MEASURES
II. EMOTIONAL DISPOSITIONS