BACKGROUND Previous research has shown that gratitude positively influences psychological wellbeing and physical health. Grateful people are reported to feel more optimistic and happy, to better mitigate aversive experiences, and to have stronger interpersonal bonds. Gratitude interventions have been shown to result in improved sleep, more frequent exercise and stronger cardiovascular and immun...

this study examined the relation between religious faith and gratitude variables with the severity of mental disorders symptoms. participants were 300 students of shiraz university who were selected via cluster random sampling method. measures were islamic – iranian gratitude, religious faith, and scl-90 questionnaires. the data were analyzed using descriptive and multiple regression methods. t...

Online reviews are critical for businesses to thrive, but their management is not often effective. Using data from social media platforms, with more than 600 observations of public online interactions between business owners and customers, we showed that strategic predicts a positive increment reputation. Publicly expressing gratitude (Study 1) and, specifically, directing these expressions tow...

We proposed that expressing gratitude would increase positive perception of a relationship partner, thereby increasing comfort in expressing relationship concerns, which is a form of relationship maintenance. Study 1 (n = 159) showed a relationship between naturally occurring expressions of gratitude and comfort in voicing relationship concerns. Study 2 (n = 178) provided longitudinal evidence ...

Approved: ____________________________________ Thesis Supervisor ____________________________________ Title and Department ____________________________________ Date 1 A WEB-BASED APPROACH TO LEARNING EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE IN CHINESE AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE