... disclosure, which are also propitious to better well-being outcomes on their own (Moe et al., 2008). This article, relying on recent high-quality Canadian data, contributes to the literature on the intersection of SGM identities, hope, and optimism. Hope Optimism Expectations Gender...

... At constant levels of current socioeconomic attainment, perceived intergenerational social mobility and self-confidence, satisfaction with one's physical appearance is found to associate with a greater hopefulness and more optimistic expectations about the future. Originality/value The present paper...