Also known as: gratitude journal, thankfulness practice
Latest evidence update: 2025-11-01
Deliberately noting things you're grateful for. Consistent evidence for improved mood and life satisfaction.
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A 12-day online gratitude journaling intervention significantly increased work engagement in Japanese employees, particularly in the absorption dimension.
Gratitude intervention significantly increased gratitude questionnaire (GQ-6) scores in newly recruited nurses compared to control group immediately after intervention and at 3 months follow-up.
Not all types of 'good things' listed in the gratitude intervention improved well-being outcomes; content specificity matters for efficacy.
Mindful gratitude journaling for 7 days significantly reduces Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale scores in advanced cancer patients.
The gratitude intervention prevented declines in positive affect that were observed in the control condition.