ICPS
2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021
Gratitude Journal Is Useful Because It Is Social
- Yung-Chia Chen
Kaohsiung Medical University - Chen-Wei "Felix" Yu
Kaohsiung Medical University - Pei-Yu Chen
Kaohsiung Medical University - Hsiang-Yi Wu
Kaohsiung Medical University
Abstract
Gratitude journal is an effective positive psychology intervention. This research investigates whether what people write contributes to the effectiveness of it. Through rater’s coding and LIWC, we found that the more close others people were grateful for and the more social process they engaged in, the more happiness they gained.
Happiness