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Gratitude Questionnaire
Do you count your blessings often enough? Take this test to find out.
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By Mark Travers, Ph.D. | May 20, 2024
Gratitude is a powerful and transformative emotion that encompasses the recognition and appreciation of the positive aspects in one's life. It involves acknowledging the kindness of others and the benefits we receive, creating a sense of connection and well-being.
Practicing gratitude can lead to numerous psychological and physical benefits, including improved mental health, enhanced relationships and greater overall happiness. By focusing on what we are thankful for, we shift our attention away from negative thoughts and develop a more positive outlook on life.
The Gratitude Questionnaire was developed to scientifically assess the tendency to experience gratitude, as well as to measure individual differences in the proneness to feel and express gratitude in daily life. The scale consists of six statements that assess various dimensions of gratitude—such as the extent to which individuals recognize the good in their lives, their appreciation for others and their overall sense of thankfulness—allowing respondents to gain insight into their own grateful disposition.
Step 1: Rate the following statements based on how much you agree with them on a scale of strongly disagree to strongly agree.
References: McCullough, M. E., Emmons, R. A., & Tsang, J. A. (2002). The grateful disposition: A conceptual and empirical topography. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 82(1), 112–127.