For a Definition of Gratitude, in Order to Study its Correlation with Well-being and Self Transcendence
Sheena Necole McMahon
Integral Transpersonal Journal April 1, 2020 DOI: 10.32031/itibte_itj_14-mmsn5 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
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| Key findings | Argues that gratitude, defined as both an emotion and an affective trait, is associated with well-being, sleep quality, dematerialization, social skills, coping skills, and spirituality, and proposes that understanding gratitude could inform how to live a happy, productive, and fulfilling life. |
Abstract
This paper provides a definition for gratitude and for trait gratitude. It also describes several useful measurement tools to study gratitude and states how gratitude relates to personality characteristics. In addition, current gratitude research is reviewed and future research questions are proposed. Not only is gratitude associated with well-being but also with sleep quality, dematerialization, social skills, coping skills, and spirituality. An advanced understanding of this emotion and/or affective trait could provide insight into how to live a happy, productive, and fulfilling life. KEYWORDS Gratitude, wellbeing, behavior, mindfulness, optimism.