This paper presents a new model of gratitude incorporating not only the gratitude that arises
following help from others but also a habitual focusing on and appreciating the positive …

Although extolled as a fundamental virtue in all the world's major religions, and experienced
by people in most cultures, gratitude has until recently received little attention within the …

The word “gratitude” has a number of different meanings, depending on the context.
However, a practical clinical definition is as follows—gratitude is the appreciation of what is …

Background: Theory and research have shown that gratitude interventions have positive
outcomes on measures of well‐being. Gratitude listing, behavioral expressions, and grateful …

Gratitude, the experience of appreciating the positive aspects in life, has been associated
with increased subjective wellbeing (SWB). This paper proposes two causal frameworks (ie …

Gratitude is held in high esteem by virtually everyone, at all times, in all places. From ancient
religious scriptures through modern social science research, gratitude is advanced as a …

Gratitude is an emotional state and an attitude toward life that is a source of human strength
in enhancing one's personal and relational well-being. In this article, we first explore the …

Gratitude practice can be a catalyzing and relational healing force, often untapped in clinical
practice. In this article, we provide an overview of current thinking about gratitude's defining …

WHEN A PERSON receives a gift or benefit, a typical emotional response is gratitude
directed toward the source of the gift. Research in the psychology of emotion demonstrates …

Gratitude is considered an important source of human strength in achieving and maintaining
good mental health. Although complete mental health encompasses the absence of …