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Erschienen in: Journal of Happiness Studies 5/2018

23.03.2017 | Review Article

Gratitude and Subjective Wellbeing: A Proposal of Two Causal Frameworks

verfasst von: Anna Alkozei, Ryan Smith, William D. S. Killgore

Erschienen in: Journal of Happiness Studies | Ausgabe 5/2018

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Abstract

Gratitude, the experience of appreciating the positive aspects in life, has been associated with increased subjective wellbeing (SWB). This paper proposes two causal frameworks (i.e., a cognitive and a psycho-social framework) that highlight the possible mechanisms by which gratitude influences SWB. This paper provides support for these two frameworks by reviewing research conducted to date on the relationship between the experience of gratitude and SWB, in terms of reduced symptoms of psychopathology, better interpersonal relationships, and improved physical health. In addition, the promising potential of gratitude interventions to improve SWB in healthy individuals and those with symptoms of psychopathology are reviewed. While gratitude interventions represent a relatively new approach, the limited evidence suggests that they may eventually provide an effective form of intervention that can be used to complement current therapy aprroaches for improving SWB. Therefore its potential application in clinical populations and the underlying mechanisms that might be driving the positive effects of gratitude interventions in improving SWB deserve further research attention.

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Metadaten
Titel
Gratitude and Subjective Wellbeing: A Proposal of Two Causal Frameworks
verfasst von
Anna Alkozei
Ryan Smith
William D. S. Killgore
Publikationsdatum
23.03.2017
Verlag
Springer Netherlands
Erschienen in
Journal of Happiness Studies / Ausgabe 5/2018
Print ISSN: 1389-4978
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-7780
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-017-9870-1

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