“…Several authors have reported on the association of hope with adaptive behaviors, self-esteem, optimism and school performance (Bellizzi & Blank, 2006;Chang, 2003;Roesch & Vaughn, 2006;Valle, Huebner, & Suldo, 2006), as well as with efficient coping strategies (Chimich & Nekolaichuk, 2004). Other studies found that individuals with high hope scores are less affected by depression (Geffken et al, 2006;Snyder et al, 1997) or by anxiety (Arnau, Rosen, Finch, Rhudy, & Fortunato, 2007;Niejodeka, Gottschalkb, & Januszeka, 1999). Their adherence to treatments and treatment results are superior, and their quality of life is better because hope is associated with health (Nekolaichuk & Maguire, 1999;Staats, 1991).…”