Trait gratitude as predictor of psychological well-being among late adolescents | [Rawal Medical Journal • 2021]

Author(s):

1. Hira Naeem: Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Home Economics, Lahore and Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing, Coventry University, Coventry, UK

2. Attiya Inam: Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Home Economics, Lahore and Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing, Coventry University, Coventry, UK

3. Farooq Sher: Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Home Economics, Lahore and Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing, Coventry University, Coventry, UK

Abstract:

Objective: To investigate the levels of various dimensions of trait gratitude and psychological well-being (PWB) among late adolescents; the correlation between dimensions of trait gratitude and PWB and predictive power of gratitude with PWB after controlling demographic characteristics. Methodology: Probability random sampling was used to collect cross-sectional data from 378 late adolescents (18-20 years old) enrolled from various educational institutes of Lahore, Pakistan. Results: Majority of late adolescents (82%; 93.9%) reported moderate levels of trait gratitude and PWB, respectively. Significant relationship among variables was also found (r= .469). Trait gratitude explained additional 28.6% of the variance in PWB, after controlling age and gender (?R2=0.286). Conclusion: Individuals' mental health is related to gratitude, making it an essential trait among individual especially in adolescence.

Page(s): 155-158

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Published: Journal: Rawal Medical Journal, Volume: 46, Issue: 1, Year: 2021

Keywords:

Psychological wellbeing , Trait gratitude

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