The Construct of Serenity: Differentiating from Gratitude, Forgiveness, Spiritual Transcendence, or Self-Transcendence

The present study explored conceptual overlaps and differences between serenity and gratitude, forgiveness, spiritual transcendence, and self-transcendence in predicting spiritual well-being.  Findings from the present study suggest that dispositional serenity was conceptually distinct from these constructs in predicting well-being.