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"False" hope.

C R Snyder1, Kevin L Rand, Elisa A King

  • 1Graduate Training Program in Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045-2462, USA. crsnyder@KU.edu

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|September 5, 2002
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This study challenges common criticisms of "false hope," suggesting current evidence does not support these negative views. It re-examines hope theory and its clinical implications.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • The concept of "false hope" is often criticized in psychological literature.
  • Criticisms include reliance on illusions, inappropriate goals, and ineffective strategies.
  • Existing critiques lack empirical support, necessitating a re-evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically examine the prevailing criticisms of "false hope" using a structured theoretical framework.
  • To evaluate whether empirical evidence supports the negative connotations associated with "false hope."
  • To explore the implications of hope theory for clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Snyder, Harris, et al.'s (1991) hope theory as a conceptual lens.
  • Analyzed existing literature and evidence pertaining to the components of hope: pathways and agency.

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  • Examined the validity of criticisms regarding expectations, goals, and strategies in the context of hope.

    • Main Results:

    • The study found that current evidence does not substantiate the common criticisms leveled against "false hope."
    • The theoretical framework of hope (pathways and agency) does not support the negative assumptions.
    • The findings suggest a need to reconsider the condemnation of "false hope" in psychological discourse.

    Conclusions:

    • The empirical basis for condemning "false hope" is weak and requires further investigation.
    • Hope theory provides a more nuanced understanding, challenging simplistic negative interpretations.
    • Revisiting the concept of hope has significant implications for therapeutic interventions and clinical applications.