Relationships between cortisol, optimism, and perseverance measured in two military settings

Optimism and perseverance are 2 important assets for soldiers to be able to perform competently in high-risk environments and to complete complex and stressful tasks. Traditionally, optimism is measured using questionnaires and most frequently in a retrospective manner, for example, after a mission is completed. As such, ability to persevere in...

Relationships between Cortisol, Optimism and Perseverance

Cortisol as a possible predictor for optimism and persistence in military training settings (abstract)