Hope-Action Theory places hope at the centre of how people reflect on themselves, envision possibilities, plan, act and adapt in their careers. First published in 2010, the theory and the Hope-Action Inventory grew out of work begun earlier by Drs. Spencer Niles, Hyung Joon Yoon and Norman Amundson, and have developed with researchers and practitioners across the globe.
Research shows that strengthening hope-action competencies is useful in planning and managing your career and life effectively. Hope-Action Theory consists of the following seven competencies:
- Hopefulness: The degree of hope you have about your future.
- Self-reflection: Examining your thoughts, beliefs, behaviors, and circumstances.
- Self-clarity: Having a clear understanding about yourself in terms of interests, values, skills, motivation, goals, etc.
- Visioning: Brainstorming future possibilities for your career and identifying desired future outcomes.
- Goal Setting and Planning: The process of specifying what you want to achieve and identifying specific steps to reach your goals.
- Implementing: Taking action to achieve your goals.
- Adapting: Using new information about yourself and your environment to inform your goals and plans.
We have worked with researchers and practitioners from different countries, including but not limited to Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Greece, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, China, the United States, Israel, and Switzerland. If you are interested in collaborating with us, please contact one of the founders.
Hope-Action Theory Developers
• Dr. Spencer Niles
- College of William & Mary, USA
sgniles@hope-action.com
• Dr. Norman Amundson
- The University of British Columbia, Canada
neamundson@hope-action.com
• Dr. Hyung Joon Yoon
- The Pennsylvania State University, USA
hjyoon@hope-action.com
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Publications on Hope-Action Theory
How to purchase and take the Hope-Action Inventory
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