Hope and Flourishing: A Cross-Cultural Examination Between Spanish and South African Samples

Abstract This chapter explores the commonalities and differences in hope between Spanish ( N = 206 ) South African 100) samples based on data collected with Hope Barometer November 2018. Furthermore, we investigate similarities sources of two samples, as reflected activities that people engage to fulfil their hopes attain hoped-for targets (hope activities). Finally, examine these predictors hope. Since is an important predictor flourishing, also analyze predictive power its dimensions flourishing both using different measures conceptualizations (perceived dispositional hope). explore role sociodemographic indicators flourishing. Our results indicated participants had higher levels than sample. We found terms endorsement specific activities. The perceived was a strong supporting idea may be universal motivational need applicable across cultures. These findings highlight carry out more cross-cultural studies paves way for further understanding this human resource.