So...optimists aren't oblivious jerks. NSS.
I do consider myself an optimist and I have a very active imagination about the worse that can happen. Since many of these things are out of my control I focus on mentally preparing myself for things I can reasonably respond to.
The original research is behind a paywall unfortunately. I would have liked to know a little more about the groups examined.
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jopy.12289/pdf
http://www.refinery29.com/2016/12/133696/study-finds-optimists-expect-worst
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I see I define two kinds of optimism. Like, genuine it'll be alright because we're together and I believe in good and the world is generally great Optimism and what I can 'Demonstrative Optimism'. Demonstrative optimism is performance. It is people who loudly and repeatedly enforce Smiles or Else and brow beat anyone not as cheery as them! I don't fault my friends for being happy. But I will not put up with being vilifies for not shitting rainbows for someone /else's/ comfort.
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