January 2016 PMID 26575348

Thankful for the little things: A meta-analysis of gratitude interventions.

Don E Davis, Elise Choe, Joel Meyers, Nathaniel Wade, Kristen Varjas, Allison Gifford, Amy Quinn, Joshua N Hook, Daryl R Van Tongeren, Brandon J Griffin, Everett L Worthington

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The shared comments reveal a generally favorable attitude towards gratitude interventions, illustrated through phrases like 'experience greater levels of wellbeing' and references to traditional advice like counting blessings. The tone ranges from reflective to cautiously optimistic, emphasizing the relevance of gratitude in everyday life while the limited depth of discussion indicates a moderate overall impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the potential benefits of gratitude practices, with some expressing cautious optimism about their effectiveness outside of rigorous evidence.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions reflect a moderate level of curiosity, with some posts referencing personal experiences and traditional advice that highlight individual interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include personal anecdotes, such as counting blessings and historical references, indicating some deeper engagement, but lack detailed analysis of the article itself.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts suggest that for some, gratitude practices have meaningful, albeit limited, benefits, influencing personal well-being but not necessarily transforming mental health practices broadly.

Abstract in brief

  • The meta-analysis evaluates the effectiveness of gratitude interventions and finds they tend to improve psychological wellbeing but have mixed results on gratitude and anxiety outcomes, especially when compared to different types of control groups.
  • Gratitude interventions outperform measurement-only controls and activity-matched comparisons in boosting psychological wellbeing, but their advantage over other active comparisons is minimal or not statistically significant.
  • The study suggests that future research should focus on better-designed comparisons and explore the conditions under which gratitude interventions are most effective.

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Jordan Reutas, PhD
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9/ EMBRACE WHAT IS. People who are mindful of what they have and express gratitude for it—even the little things—experience greater levels of wellbeing. Here, Iroh responds to Zuko, who says "This city is a prison. I don't want to make a life here." https://t.co/EsDt2qvjuF https://t.co/YgmqbbIeSa

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Dr Lee Hulbert-Williams
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My grandad used to tell me to count my blessings. It works. Not everything old-fashioned is out of date. https://t.co/VissK055vG

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Yes, gratitude journaling might not be a solution to all of our problems, but why not give it a chance for once? Who knows, maybe it will be more helpful than expected! Sources: https://t.co/sJpQPu2KAq https://t.co/ObyBOPflyM

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Yes, gratitude journaling might not be a solution to all of our problems, but why not give it a chance for once? Who knows, maybe it will be more helpful than expected! Sources: [1] https://t.co/iwOI2rIaUw [2] https://t.co/ylMJuWKiFi

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Jordan Reutas, PhD
@JordanReutas · X

9/ EMBRACE WHAT IS. People who are mindful of what they have and express gratitude for it—even the little things—experience greater levels of wellbeing. Here, Iroh responds to Zuko, who says "This city is a prison. I don't want to make a life here." https://t.co/EsDt2qvjuF https://t.co/YgmqbbIeSa

Jun 12, 2022 · 4 likes · 472 followers View post →
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RT @close_rships: Yes, gratitude journaling might not be a solution to all of our problems, but why not give it a chance for once? Who know…

Jun 22, 2021 · 1 share · 15 followers View post →
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@close_rships · X

Yes, gratitude journaling might not be a solution to all of our problems, but why not give it a chance for once? Who knows, maybe it will be more helpful than expected! Sources: https://t.co/sJpQPu2KAq https://t.co/ObyBOPflyM

Jun 22, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 300 followers View post →
Dr Lee Hulbert-Williams
@drleehw · X

My grandad used to tell me to count my blessings. It works. Not everything old-fashioned is out of date. https://t.co/VissK055vG

Apr 29, 2021 · 3 likes · 799 followers View post →
Close Relationships
@close_rships · X

Yes, gratitude journaling might not be a solution to all of our problems, but why not give it a chance for once? Who knows, maybe it will be more helpful than expected! Sources: [1] https://t.co/iwOI2rIaUw [2] https://t.co/ylMJuWKiFi

Mar 27, 2021 · 1 like · 300 followers View post →
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