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The association between gratitude and the perception of daily events : a secondary analysis of an experience sampling study

Nitsche, N.S. (2022) The association between gratitude and the perception of daily events : a secondary analysis of an experience sampling study.

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Abstract:Gratitude is drawing attention in positive psychological research. Previous research suggests that gratitude might be associated with the pleasant event perception. This could be a potential mechanism to improve the subjective wellbeing of individuals. Thus, this study aims to explore the association between gratitude and event perception over time. Additionally, anxiety due to potentially affecting event perception is considered as well. To explore the association, the data of an experience sampling study were analysed. As statistical analyses, several linear mixed models were conducted to analyse the correlation between gratitude and positive event perception. A significant positive association between gratitude and the perception of positive events was found (B = .06, p <.001). Moreover, both, the within-person (B = .09, p = <.001) as well as the between-person level (B = .02, p = .012) showed a significant positive relation. Lastly, it was found that gratitude was a significant moderator for the significant negative correlation between anxiety and pleasant event perception (B = .02, p = <.001). Most of the findings were in line with previous research. Strikingly, the stronger effect at the within-person level suggests that individuals themselves can increase gratitude levels which might enhance pleasant event perception as well.
Item Type:Essay (Master)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:77 psychology
Programme:Psychology MSc (66604)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/90838
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