All in the Mind
The psychology of hope
Mar 27, 2024
Dr Karen Kirby, Dr Kevin Mitchell, and Sinéad Moriarty discuss the psychology of hope at the Northern Ireland Science Festival. They explore the role of hope in medical scenarios, learning to be hopeful, and holding onto hope in the modern world. Audience questions include whether we should lower our expectations.
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Quick takeaways
- Hope is a cognitive state related to goals and belief in achieving them.
- Instilling hope in children and empowering actions can combat adversity.
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Defining Hope
Hope is described as a cognitive, motivational state of mind where individuals have a goal or dream and a belief that they can achieve it. Participants in the podcast emphasized the importance of hope and how it relates to expectations and agency.
