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First published 2009-04

Assessing Unrealistic Optimism

David Hevey, David P. French, Theresa M. Marteau [...]

Journal of Health Psychology

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First published 2013-7

Taking Stock of Unrealistic Optimism

James A. Shepperd, William M. P. Klein, Erika A. Waters [...]

Perspectives on Psychological Science

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First published 2015-6

A Primer on Unrealistic Optimism

James A. Shepperd, Erika A. Waters, Neil D. Weinstein [...]

Current Directions in Psychological Science

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First published 2009-11

The Dark Side of Optimism: Unrealistic Optimism About Problems With Alcohol Predicts Subsequent Negative Event Experiences

Amanda J. Dillard, Amanda M. Midboe, William M. P. Klein

Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin

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First published 2017-10

Variations in Unrealistic Optimism Between Acceptors and Decliners of Early Phase Cancer Trials

Lynn A. Jansen, Daruka Mahadevan, Paul S. Appelbaum [...]

Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics

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First published 2008-09

Cultural Differences in Unrealistic Optimism and Pessimism: The Role of Egocentrism and Direct Versus Indirect Comparison Measures

Jason P. Rose, Yumi Endo, Paul D. Windschitl [...]

Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin

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First published 2023-1

It Matters to Whom You Compare Yourself: The Case of Unrealistic Optimism and Gender-Specific Comparisons

Wojciech Kulesza, Dariusz Dolinski, Caterina Suitner [...]

American Journal of Men's Health

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First published 2025

Reducing Unrealistic Optimism: The Effects of Product Scarcity Cues on Early Hotel Booking Intentions

Yisak Jang, Kyeong Sam Min, Yvette Green [...]

Journal of Travel Research

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First published 2005-02

Gender Differences in Unrealistic Optimism About Marriage and Divorce: Are Men More Optimistic and Women More Realistic?

Ying-Ching Lin, Priya Raghubir

Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin

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Explaining gay men's unrealistic optimism about becoming infected with HIV

International Journal of STD & AIDS

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