A changed perspective: How gratitude can affect sense of coherence through positive reframing
Authors:
Nathaniel M. Lambert a;
Steven M. Graham b;
Frank D. Fincham a;
Tyler F. Stillman a
| Affiliations: | a Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA |
| b New College of Florida, Florida, USA |
DOI:
10.1080/17439760903157182
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6 issues per year
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Attitudes & Persuasion;
Behavioral Medicine;
Career & Lifestyle Development;
Coaching;
Counseling;
Developmental Psychology;
Health Psychology;
Marriage, Family & Sex Therapy;
Multidisciplinary Psychology;
Personal Development;
Personality;
Positive Psychology;
Religion;
Religion & Psychology;
Religion in Context;
Self Help Resources;
Social Psychology;
Work & Organizational Psychology;
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Abstract
We hypothesized that gratitude would be related to sense of coherence via positive reframing, which is a process by which negative events or circumstances are seen in a positive light. We tested this hypothesis in two studies. In Study 1 (N = 166) we found a strong, robust relationship between trait gratitude and sense of coherence above and beyond life satisfaction, positive and negative affect, happiness, and social desirability. Study 2 (N = 275) showed that gratitude at Time 1 predicted sense of coherence at Time 2, controlling for baseline scores. Positive reframing mediated the relationship between gratitude and SOC. Results are discussed in terms of their practical implications.
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| Keywords: gratitude; sense of coherence; positive reframing; life meaning; well-being |
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