The effect of positive mood induction on increasing hope among students

Hope can play a crucial role in human behavior. It can help to develop talents, increase self-confidence, and brighten the future. This study aimed to investigate the effect of positive mood induction on increasing hope among students of Bu-Ali Sina University in Hamadan. Forty-five students with lower scores on the Hope Questionnaire were randomly assigned to the experimental (positive mood and mental imagery) and control groups (N = 15). The data were analyzed using the analysis of covariance. The results showed that the method of inducing positive moods by mental imagery and by reading positive sentences significantly increased the level of hope in students. According to the research findings, inducing a positive mood can effectively increase students' hope. As a result, it can be used to increase hope among students.