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Gratitude and Subjective Wellbeing: A Proposal of Two Causal Frameworks
- Source :
- Journal of Happiness Studies. 19:1519-1542
- Publication Year :
- 2017
- Publisher :
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2017.
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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.
- Subjects :
- media_common.quotation_subject
05 social sciences
Psychological intervention
050109 social psychology
Cognition
050105 experimental psychology
Interpersonal relationship
Gratitude
Happiness
0501 psychology and cognitive sciences
Positive psychology
Subjective well-being
Psychology
Social psychology
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Psychopathology
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Details
- ISSN :
- 15737780 and 13894978
- Volume :
- 19
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of Happiness Studies
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........6be9c96537d7a9542d3b93e7e328a3b7