Journal of Psychology & Psychotherapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0487
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2161-0487
+44 1478 350008
Vaishali Raj and Sonakshi Ruhela
Amity University, Dubai, UAE
Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Psychol Psychother
The present study is aimed at the parameters of physical appearance and their relation to Learned Optimism. In physical appearance, the factors considered for research are facial expression, body language and clothing. Learned optimism can be described as a conscious effort to enhance positive self- talk to reinforce self -confidence and assure positivity.The purpose of the study is to investigate a sample of 30 young adults between the ages of 18-35 years currently either employed or studying in United Arab Emirates-Dubai for understanding their perspectives on parameters of physical appearance and further their opinions on these being indicators of learned optimism. The methodology for collecting data is focus group interview, which was further qualitatively analyzed by thematic analysis. The researchers had twohypothesesi.e. (a) Parameters of Physical appearance are indicators of Learned Optimism (b) Optimism can be imbibed, practiced and learned. The results clearly indicated that parameters of physical appearance are important resource for demonstrating optimism & that they share a significant relationship with learned optimism in current times. The research also implies a definite need for training individuals in optimism through making radical changes in their physical appearance.
Email: vraj@amityuniversity.ae