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Survival Hope

Scale (survivalHopeScale): Survival Hope

Band (survivalHopeBand): high

Sum (survivalHopeSum): 20

Gauge (survivalHopeGauge): 100

Interpretation (survivalHopeDisplayText): You have good choices or options at work, such as work hours, locations, tasks, or benefits, among other possibilities. You are gaining skills and experiences that promise a more secure future. You get feedback about your performance that assures you of being on track for a better future. Scholarly writings on hope emphasize a need for options (hopelessness is often equated to entrapment). In addition, the survival dimension of hope includes adaptability through action and imagination. A good work situation fosters this survival dimensional of hope if it provides some flexibility or "breathing room" for thought and action. If you read this paragraph closely, you can see that survival hope is multidimensional (options, imagination, ability to adapt or pivot). Which of these facets is/are most important to you: having options, room for imagination or creativity, skill-building for a flexible approach heading towards the future? Which of these are in greater or lesser supply in your workplace?

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Mastery Hope

Scale (masteryHopeScale): Mastery Hope

Band (masteryHopeBand): high

Sum (masteryHopeSum): 18

Gauge (masteryHopeGauge): 90

Interpretation (masteryHopeDisplayText): You feel appreciated for your talent, work ethic, and perhaps even “soft skills” (diplomacy, civility, etc.). There are enough growth and development opportunities in the workplace. You have access to people inside or outside of the workplace who will help you to improve the skills that you desire to have. However, as we note in another section of this report, individuals vary in how much they personally feel a need for mastery, attachment, survival, or spirituality. To some extent, these differences are based on early life experiences and what we internalize from these "formative" years. So ask yourself, how important is this dimension of your work life? Does a high score on this dimension of your workplace experience provide enough satisfaction?

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Spiritual Hope

Scale (spiritualHopeScale): Spiritual Hope

Band (spiritualHopeBand): high

Sum (spiritualHopeSum): 18

Gauge (spiritualHopeGauge): 90

Interpretation (spiritualHopeDisplayText): The workplace has a clear mission and does a reasonable job of communicating that vision. You can sense a commitment to that mission in how the organization relates to you and to your co-workers/colleagues and what they prioritize. There is a sense of purpose conveyed by leaders and shared by the staff. This is good news. Of course, it is possible that the workplace has a clear and worthy mission but your primary concerns are primarily financial (survival) or related to growth opportunities (mastery). While is great that your workplace is dedicated to a purpose or mission, you will be wise to reflect on how that dimension relates to your personal work needs.

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Total Workplace Hope

Scale (totalWorkplaceHopeScale): Total Workplace Hope

Band (totalWorkplaceHopeBand): high

Sum (totalWorkplaceHopeSum): 76

Gauge (totalWorkplaceHopeGauge): 95

Interpretation (totalWorkplaceHopeDisplayText): High Workplace Hope. You have a hopeful workplace. Perhaps all four aspects of the “Critical MASS” (hope) are highly supported in your workplace. However, it is also possible that one or more scores lie in the mid-range but are offset by one or more very high scores. Think carefully. The average adult spends approximately 1,800 hours per year at work. Can you think of ways to increase even further your feelings of mastery, attachment, survivability, or sense of purpose, within this organization, or outside of work if necessary? It may be possible to complement your work life with activities that satisfy these needs more directly. If the problem is survival-related, you have at least three options: seek a different job or career for which you are qualified, seek a second source of income and remain at your job, seek training in your off-hours to make a future switch in work or career. Review your priorities and needs for both salary and benefits. Think in long-term and short-term time frames, and consider both your stability and growth needs. In short, prioritize the areas that are most important to you (i.e., attachment, survival, mastery, or spiritual hope). While you are fortunate, it would be wise to review all your scores and your Critical Items Score for potential growth areas.

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Critical Items

Scale (criticalItemsScale): Critical Items

Band (criticalItemsBand): high

Sum (criticalItemsSum): 20

Gauge (criticalItemsGauge): 100

Interpretation (criticalItemsDisplayText): Your workplace meets your minimal critical needs for a hopeful environment (skill-building and flexibility, respect, dignity, purpose). This is good news. But also review all of your scores for a more detailed assessment and evaluate whether your workplace provides enough of the kind of hope that you desire. Studies in positive psychology reveal that you are most likely to feel your best emotionally when you pair your activities with your needs and strengths. For example, if you value achievement, is your "critical" need for respect being satisfied. If you are outgoing and seek connection, even at work, is the environment one that promotes the dignity of all employees? Given that your total score on the critical items lies in the high range, you may be able to find small changes within or outside the work environment to yield an even higher level of hopefulness.

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Attachment Hope

Scale (attachmentHopeScale): Attachment Hope

Band (attachmentHopeBand): high

Sum (attachmentHopeSum): 20

Gauge (attachmentHopeGauge): 100

Interpretation (attachmentHopeDisplayText): High Workplace Attachment Hope. You experience a strong sense of community at work. This sense of togetherness appears to include co-workers and at least some members of the staff and leadership (“horizontal and vertical cohesiveness”). You may have one or more trusted co-workers that are open and honest with you, with whom you feel a sense of connection and some degree of similarity. The two forms of connection, vertical and horizontal, satisfy different attachment-related needs. For example, horizontal connections among those with equal levels of power can provide a sense of friendship, intimacy, and understanding. Vertical connections offer mentorship opportunities (providing or receiving), respect (given or received), and boundary-making skill development. How strong is your need for these kinds of work connections?

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