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Gratitude as a Human Strength: Appraising the Evidence
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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 theological origins of gratitude as a virtue to be cultivated in the major monotheistic traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Each tradition emphasizes the development of gratitude as a path to a good life, and prescribes approaches for practicing. Gratitude is explored further in the context of psychological theory and research. Empirical research linking gratitude with well-being and goal attainment is presented and discussed. Finally, future research questions and a tentative research agenda are presented.
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- Authors
- Emmons, R. A., & Crumpler, C. A.
- Venue
- Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology
- Publisher
- Guilford Publications
- Published
- 2000-03
- Volume
- 19
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 56-69
- ISSN
- 0736-7236 (ISSN-L)
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- W2106460940
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- 584
- References
- 1
- FWCI
- 4.53
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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