The Role of Gratitude in Appreciative Joy's Contribution to Subjective Well-Being
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This study reveals that appreciative joy and gratitude are positively linked and contribute to subjective well-being (SWB). Appreciative joy meditation (AJM) training enhances both, with gratitude mediating the effects of appreciative joy.
Area Of Science
- Psychology
- Buddhist Studies
- Well-being Research
Background
- Appreciative joy is a key Buddhist concept, yet its relationship with gratitude and subjective well-being (SWB) remains underexplored.
- Understanding the interplay between appreciative joy and gratitude is crucial for enhancing psychological health.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the relationship between appreciative joy and gratitude.
- To examine their combined contribution to subjective well-being (SWB).
- To explore the effects of appreciative joy meditation (AJM) training on these constructs and their underlying mechanisms.
Main Methods
- Study 1: Cross-sectional survey assessing appreciative joy, gratitude, and SWB.
- Study 2: Randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a four-week AJM intervention, measuring changes in appreciative joy, gratitude, and SWB.
Main Results
- Study 1 found a moderate positive correlation between appreciative joy and gratitude, with gratitude partially mediating the link between appreciative joy and SWB.
- Study 2 demonstrated that AJM increased appreciative joy and gratitude at follow-up, and appreciative joy mediated changes in gratitude.
- The intervention significantly improved SWB, but mediation by appreciative joy and gratitude on the intervention's effect on SWB was not conclusively established.
Conclusions
- Appreciative joy and gratitude are positively associated and contribute to enhanced subjective well-being.
- Appreciative joy meditation is an effective intervention for increasing both appreciative joy and gratitude.
- Findings highlight the importance of gratitude in understanding the psychological benefits of Buddhist contemplative practices.
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