Table of Contents

1. The Meaning of the Belief in a Just World.- 2. The Development of the Belief in a Just World.- 3. Functions of the Belief in a Just World.- 4. Coping with an Unjust Fate.- 5. Conclusion.- Epilogue.- The General Belief in a Just World Scale (Dalbert, Montada, & Schmitt, 1987).- The Personal Belief in a Just World Scale (Dalbert, 1999).- Items of the Justice Centrality Scale (Dalbert, Montada, & Schmitt, 1987).- Items of the Trait Well-Being Inventory (Dalbert, 1992).- Satisfaction with Life.- Mood Level.- References.