Psychosocial Benefits of Gratitude Journals

Psychosocial Benefits of Gratitude Journals: A Randomized Controlled Intervention Trial

This randomized controlled study will examine the effects of different interpersonal gratitude journals compared to a neutral control journal on psycho social outcomes.

This randomized controlled study will examine the effect of a) a reflective interpersonal gratitude journal, and b) an reflective and behavioral interpersonal gratitude journal, versus (c) an active control journal, on life satisfaction and other secondary outcomes. Explanatory mechanisms will be tested utilizing the broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of these three conditions with three week, one month and three month follow-up assessments.

Inclusion Criteria:

• English language proficiency

Exclusion Criteria:

• under the age of 18