Abstract The “annuity puzzle” refers to the fact that annuities are rarely purchased despite longevity insurance they provide. Most explanations for this puzzle assume individuals have accurate expectations about their future survival. We provide evidence misperceive mortality risk and study demand in a setting where priced by insurers on basis of objectively-measured survival probabilities but...

Abstract What are the differences between optimists and pessimists? The aim of this study is to analyze reported by pessimists in terms three psychological variables: emotional intelligence (EI), happiness, life satisfaction. To answer question, we examined extent which a combination different levels optimism pessimism can differently predict EI, satisfaction two independent samples (891 adults...

This study examined to study how respondents rely on the Internet to fulfill the various life goals dimensioned into understanding, orientation and playing goals, and how this dependency relates to the generation of social capital. Further, it examined the resources of social capital in terms of bonding social capita and bridging social capital. In this study quantitative research approach was ...

Abstract This paper argues that the operative force in Luke’s parable of The Rich Fool is negativity. Moreover, negativity as common Lukan parables status reversals. As warns against securing future, this reads Lee Edelman’s No Future: Queer Theory and Death Drive to show how negativity, towards reproductive futurism particular, activates pessimism. pessimism grounded crucifixion not resolved r...

Background: Through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, front-line nurses meet immense mental health challenges. It is actually a global threat attributed to negative impact on mental and well-being of people. Aim: To study effectiveness psycho-educational program alleviate depression, anxiety, stress, pessimism provide optimism for COVID-19 isolation nurses. Design: A quasi-experimental two-g...