Herth Hope Index – HHI
A 12-item self-report instrument that measures hope along three dimensions: temporality and future, positive readiness and expectancy, and interconnectedness.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Herth Hope Index – HHI was developed by Peggy Herth (1992). It is designed to measure Hope. The scale is intended for use with Adults, clinical populations.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 12 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Temporality and future, Positive readiness and expectancy, Interconnectedness.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Temporality and future | 2,6,7,10 | 4 |
| Positive readiness and expectancy | 1,4,8,11 | 4 |
| Interconnectedness | 3,5,9,12 | 4 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Agree, 4 = Strongly Agree.
The scale includes 2 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 12 to 48. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Hope: 12 – 23
- Moderate Hope: 24 – 35
- High Hope: 36 – 48
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha ranges from 0.75 to 0.85.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.