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The Power of Gratitude in Psychology by Mehul Bansal is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Gratitude is a positive emotion felt after receiving a gift or benefit. It serves biological and social purposes like strengthening relationships and forming new ones. Modern psychology research shows gratitude is linked to increased well-being, life satisfaction, optimism, happiness, self-control, and better physical and mental health. It reduces stress as shown by lower cortisol levels. Gratitude also has social effects like expanding social networks and building social support.
- Author
- Mehul Bansal
- Language
- EN