APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

Human Flourishing: The Contribution of Appreciation

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Personality/Emotion

  • Nancy Fagley
    Rutgers University
  • Shoshana May
    Rutgers University
  • Jamal Waire
    Rutgers University

Abstract

Appreciation predicts greater flourishing, beyond the contribution of the Big 5 personality factors. Appreciation accounted for 17.6% of the variance in flourishing, over-and-above the Big 5. Appreciation includes focusing on and valuing what one has, feeling awe, focusing on the present moment, gratitude to others, and valuing others.

Emotion

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