| Weights |
Symbols |
Content Categories |
| +1 |
H1 |
References to self or others getting or receiving help, advice, support, sustenance, confidence, esteem (a) from others; (b) from self. |
| +1 |
H2 |
References to feelings of optimism about the present or future (a) others; (b) self. |
| +1 |
H3 |
References to being or wanting to be or seeking to be the recipient of good fortune, good luck, God's favor or blessing (a) others; (b) self. |
| +1 |
H4 |
References to any kinds of hopes that lead to a constructive outcome, to survival, to longevity, to smooth-going interpersonal relationships (this category can be scored only if the word "hope" or "wish" or a close synonym is used). |
| -1 |
H5 |
References to not being or not wanting to be or not seeking to be the recipient of good fortune, good luck, God's favor or blessing. |
| -1 |
H6 |
References to self or others not getting or receiving help, advice, support, sustenance, confidence, esteem (a) from others; (b) from self. |
| -1 |
H7 |
References to feelings of hopelessness, losing hope, despair, lack of confidence, lack of ambition, lack of interest; feelings of pessimism, discouragement (a) others; (b) self. |