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The effect of gratitude on well-being using a mobile app
Author
Lin, Beverly Jiani
Supervisor
Neihart, Maureen
Abstract
This study examined the effect of a gratitude intervention using a mobile app on perceived stress and emotions in a Singapore context. 85 adult participants took part in the study. A pre-post, experimental between-group design was employed. Participants were randomly assigned to either the treatment group, or to the no-treatment group. In the treatment group, participants were instructed to key in 5 things they are grateful or thankful for over the past week. Perceived stress, positive affect, and negative affect were measured pre- and post-intervention. Results found no significant differences between the two groups on measures of perceived stress, positive affect, and negative affect after the intervention. However, significant differences were found in the treatment group on measures of perceived stress and negative affect across time. Factors such as, the intervention and motivation that could have contributed to the non-significant results are discussed. It is useful for future research to identify the optimal duration for intervention and to explore an improved version of the mobile app to enhance the effectiveness of the gratitude intervention.
Date Issued
2016
Call Number
BF575.G68 Lin
Date Submitted
2016