Table 3.

 Item correlations between the new hope scale (IHS), the depression scale ADS and the quality of life scale WHOQUOL‐BREF (n = 483–489)

	IHS	ADS	WHOQOL‐BREF
I have deep inner strength.	0.57	−0.35	0.30
I believe that each day has potential.	0.64	−0.38	0.36
I have a sense of direction.	0.59	−0.34	0.31
Even when others get discouraged, I know I can find a way to solve the problem.	0.51	−0.28	0.30
I feel my life has value and worth.	0.71	−0.45	0.38
I can see possibilities in the midst of difficulties.	0.52	−0.33	0.26
My past experiences have prepared me well for my future.	0.47	−0.22	0.22
I’ve been pretty successful in life.	0.53	−0.39	0.37
I have a faith that gives me comfort.	0.40	−0.20	0.26
It is hard for me to keep up my interest in activities I used to enjoy.	0.57	−0.47	0.36
It seems as though all my support has been withdrawn.	0.72	−0.53	0.46
I am bothered by troubles that prevent my planning for the future.	0.61	−0.51	0.45
I am hopeless about some parts of my life.	0.69	−0.53	0.44
I feel trapped, pinned down.	0.77	−0.56	0.48
I find myself becoming uninvolved with most things in life.	0.67	−0.47	0.38
There are things I want to do in life.	0.50	−0.22	0.22
I look forward to doing things I enjoy.	0.63	−0.35	0.33
I make plans for my own future.	0.65	−0.43	0.34
I intend to make the most of life	0.69	−0.37	0.35
I feel loved.	0.73	−0.45	0.42
I have someone who shares my concerns.	0.62	−0.38	0.31
I am needed by others.	0.62	−0.31	0.32
I am valued for what I am.	0.70	−0.42	0.37

IHS, Integrative Hope Scale; ADS, ‘Allgemeine Depressionsskala’.

Spearman’s rho (for all correlations to enhance comparability).

All correlations significant (P < 0.001; two‐tailed).