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Development of the Multidimensional Hope Scale

E H Raleigh, S Boehm

    Journal of Nursing Measurement
    |January 1, 1994
    PubMed
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    A new scale effectively measures hope in chronically ill patients. The Multidimensional Hope Scale (MHS) shows strong reliability and validity for assessing patient hopefulness.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychometrics
    • Health Psychology

    Background:

    • Measuring hope in chronically ill patients is crucial for understanding psychological well-being.
    • Existing instruments may not fully capture the multifaceted nature of hope in this population.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and psychometrically evaluate a new scale for measuring hope in individuals with chronic illnesses.
    • To assess the reliability and validity of the Multidimensional Hope Scale (MHS).

    Main Methods:

    • A psychometric study involving 450 participants with diverse chronic conditions.
    • Administration of two forms of the Multidimensional Hope Scale (MHS) (state and trait) and the Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS).
    • Statistical analyses including internal consistency, test-retest reliability, concurrent validity, and factor analysis.

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    Main Results:

    • The state form of the MHS demonstrated high internal consistency (alpha = .95) and good test-retest reliability (r = .82).
    • Significant negative correlation between MHS and BHS (r = -.45) indicated good concurrent validity.
    • Factor analysis identified six key dimensions of hope: Resource to Others, Civic Interest, Spirituality, Health, Social Support, and Self-Actualization.

    Conclusions:

    • The Multidimensional Hope Scale (MHS) is a psychometrically sound instrument for measuring hope.
    • The MHS provides a valuable tool for assessing hopefulness in individuals experiencing chronic physical illnesses.
    • The identified factors offer a comprehensive understanding of hope's multidimensionality in chronic illness.