Methods of gratitude expression and their effects upon well-being: Texting may be just as rewarding as and less risky than face-to-face

Sheldon, Kennon M.; Yu, Sen-Chi

doi:10.1080/17439760.2021.1913639

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“…Ye et al ( 2014 ) explored the effectiveness of internet‐based interventions and found them to be effective. Sheldon and Yu ( 2021 ) concluded that texting gratitude is effective. However, some form of human support seems to be needed (Bolier et al, 2013 ; Cuijpers & Kleiboer, 2017 ).…”

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The impact of a gratitude intervention on mental well‐being during COVID‐19: A quasi‐experimental study of university students

Geier

Morris

2022

Applied Psych Health & Well

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Previous research suggest that gratitude interventions are effective in improving mental well‐being, which might be beneficial to university students during the COVID‐19 pandemic. This quasi‐experimental study sought to investigate if a gratitude intervention will lead to higher mental well‐being of university students during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Participants ( N = 47) mental well‐being was assessed before and after 10 weekly gratitude reflection journals and statistically compared with a control group ( N = 40). An analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to analyze the data. The treatment group showed significantly higher well‐being after the gratitude intervention compared with the control group (Cohen's d = 0.74). The treatment group significantly increased (Cohen's d = 0.35) and the control group significantly decreased (Cohen's d = −0.41). Gratitude interventions may be effective in improving the mental well‐being of university students even during a crisis such as the COVID‐19 pandemic. Gratitude interventions seem suitable for improving mental well‐being for temporary mental challenges of university students such as a pandemic or other forms of crisis.

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confidence: 99%

The impact of a gratitude intervention on mental well‐being during COVID‐19: A quasi‐experimental study of university students

Geier

Morris

2022

Applied Psych Health & Well

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“…Given the association between gratitude and myriad benefits such as increased happiness and life satisfaction as well as decreased loneliness and depression (for reviews see Nelson & Lyubomirsky, 2016 ; Wood et al, 2010 ), it would be of great interest to employ a mixed method approach to curate an online discussion forum, recruit diverse samples, and collect data on more variables (e.g., demographics, positive psychology measures). Such work would further align with the call to apply positive psychology research to facilitate coping and growth during the pandemic (Waters et al, 2021 ), along with recent work suggesting the relevance of examining different means of communicating gratitude and how gratitude remains beneficial for well-being regardless of whether it is conveyed in person (e.g., texting, Sheldon & Yu, 2021 ).…”

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confidence: 62%

Gratitude for Categories of Needs Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nguyen

Gordon

2022

J Happiness Stud

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This naturalistic observation study investigated the influence of broad societal events such as the COVID-19 pandemic on public expressions of gratitude. Spontaneously produced gratitude expressions posted by individuals ( N = 159) in an online discussion forum were extracted at three time periods (during the pandemic, one year pre-pandemic, and 2 years pre-pandemic). The gratitude expressions were coded for the categories of deficiency and growth needs based on Maslow’s Theory of Motivation. The results demonstrate a higher frequency of gratitude expressions for growth opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to 2 years prior. The results also demonstrate a higher frequency of gratitude for the fulfillment of deficiency needs compared to growth needs within each of the years, highlighting the overall salience of this category. These findings reveal the capacity of broad societal events to impact public gratitude expressions for needs fulfilment, which has implications for policies and programs intended to meet needs during a global crisis.

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“…This compassion has a tremendously positive effect on students' ability to perform academically, think critically, act appropriately, and become empathically present in the moment [29]. Examples of global social support geared to help students' mental health flourished during the pandemic: phone calls and texting became appropriate to promote students' emotional well-being using the theory of planned behavior [30]. While nurses and other allied health professionals joined to work relentlessly in clinics and hospitals around the world, health sciences and nursing faculty members transferred their set of professional (soft) skills to educate and support others and to foster change that ultimately reduces mental health-stigmatizing beliefs and attitudes [31], especially for underserved students.…”

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What’s in Your Culture? Embracing Stability and the New Digital Age in Moving Colleges of Health Professions Virtually during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Experiential Narrative Review

et al. 2022

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As traditional education transitioned from face-to-face interactions to virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, faculty and staff in dental hygiene, nursing, and exercise science programs placed students at the center of every educational decision and promoted stability in learning with their commitments to excellence in teaching and the delivery of content using educational and communication technology. This experiential narrative review explains how faculty members and administrators addressed online education with technology specific to health professions and how universities managed to assist students with innovative services for mental health. It also provides an insight into how degree-specific academic personnel embraced technology-based hands-on activities in community health clinics and clinical laboratories, with sustainable and impactful lessons in equity, affordability, and transformative education. Finally, health administrators gather their top-10 leadership recommendations to continue moving forward during the pandemic and present a unique self-reflection on the process of caring considerations required for a successful experience for faculty members, staff, and students.

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Methods of gratitude expression and their effects upon well-being: Texting may be just as rewarding as and less risky than face-to-face

Cited by 18 publications

References 23 publications

The impact of a gratitude intervention on mental well‐being during COVID‐19: A quasi‐experimental study of university students

The impact of a gratitude intervention on mental well‐being during COVID‐19: A quasi‐experimental study of university students

Gratitude for Categories of Needs Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic

What’s in Your Culture? Embracing Stability and the New Digital Age in Moving Colleges of Health Professions Virtually during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Experiential Narrative Review

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