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 and non-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 |
1,2,6,10 |
4 |
| Positive readiness and expectancy |
4,7,8,11 |
4 |
| Interconnectedness |
3,5,9,12 |
4 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 4-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 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 Not specified in source text.
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.