Gratitude uniquely predicts lower depression in chronic illness populations: A longitudinal study of inflammatory bowel disease and arthritis.

Fuschia M SiroisAlex M Wood

Published in: Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association (2016)

As the first investigation of the longitudinal associations of gratitude to psychological well-being in the context of chronic illness, the current study provides important evidence for the relevance of gratitude for health-related clinical populations. Further intervention-based research is warranted to more fully understand the potential benefits of gratitude for adjustment to chronic illness. (PsycINFO Database Record

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
rheumatoid arthritis
depressive symptoms
emergency department
sleep quality
risk assessment
cross sectional
human health