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title: Hope at Work Research Brief
description: Find out how hope also plays a role in feelings about the future and views of one’s own health.
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# DISCOVER THE POWER OF HOPE

This research explores the extent to which an individual’s level of hope is associated with their healthy lifestyle behaviors, feelings about the future, and self-rated health. Based on a survey of more than 700 community-dwelling older adults (age 55 and better), the study delves into sociodemographic breakdowns of participants.

##### IN THIS RESEARCH BRIEF, YOU’LL LEARN:

- how the findings differ among sociodemographic groups of older adults
- how to nurture feelings of hope for the long-term in yourself and in others

## FROM THIS RESEARCH BRIEF:

“The findings from this study highlight a need to promote hope in older adults in order to enhance their sense of well-being.”

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###### DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THIS RESEARCH REPORT:

## HOPE AT WORK

###### HOW HOPE FUNCTIONS AS A MOTIVATOR FOR HEALTHY BEHAVIORS

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