Developing Norms for the Hope-Action Inventory with a Substance Misuse Sample

Lauren Currie; Robinder Bedi

doi:10.53379/cjcd.2023.362

Authors

Lauren Currie University of British Columbia
Robinder Bedi University of British Columbia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5353-7264

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53379/cjcd.2023.362

Keywords:

career competencies, assessment, Hope-Action Inventory, substance use

Abstract

The Hope-Action Inventory (HAI), a hope-based measure of career competencies, has demonstrated solid predictive validity for educational and vocational outcomes. The purpose of this study was to justify an expansion of the use of the HAI by examining group differences and establishing norms for interpreting HAI results with individuals with a history of substance misuse. Participants (N = 783) were recruited through substance use support centers and the Amazon Mechanical Turk online recruitment platform. Significant group differences were found among differing employment statuses and age groups. Normative data on the HAI with substance use populations are provided by age and employment status.

Author Biography

Robinder Bedi, University of British Columbia

Associate Professor

Department of Education & Counselling Psychology and Special Education

Faculty of Education

University of British Columbia

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