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ISSN : 1229-0688
In the present study, we examined the difference in interpersonal schemas between people with high level of optimism and those with low level of optimism. Specifically, we assessed how people anticipated the responses from significant others(mother, father, and friend) both in friendly and hostile situations. To assess the interpersonal schemas, we used the Interpersonal Schema Questionnaire(ISQ) developed by Hill and Safran(1994). And the level of optimism was measured by th Revised Life Orientation Test(LOT-R). Research participants were 267 college students. Based on the optimism score, we divided into two groups; high optimism and low optimism groups. Results indicated that there was no significant difference in interpersonal schemas according to the level of optimism. However, we found that participants anticipated more complementary responses from father both in friendly and hostile situations. But, they anticipated more positive responses from mother either in friendly or hostile situation. Limitations regarding sampling and validity of the instrument were discussed.
