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🎯 Main Points

Measuring Gratitude

PSY409 - Positive Psychology

🔑 Key Definitions

GQ-6: Gratitude Questionnaire-6 items - most widely used gratitude measure 📋
GRAT: Gratitude Resentment and Appreciation Test - 44 items, 3 subscales 📊
Three Good Things: Daily writing of positive events and causes 3️⃣

👤 Important Figures

  • McCullough, Emmons & Tsang (2002) - Developed GQ-6 📋
  • Watkins et al. (2003) - Developed GRAT 📊
  • Adler & Fagley (2005) - Appreciation Scale (8 aspects) 8️⃣

📊 GQ-6 Four Facets

  • Intensity 💪
  • Frequency 🔄
  • Span 📏
  • Density 📊

📋 GRAT Three Subscales

  • Lack of sense of deprivation ❌😔
  • Simple appreciation 🌸
  • Appreciation for others 👥

🛠️ Gratitude Interventions

  • Three Good Things 3️⃣
  • Gratitude Journaling 📓
  • Gratitude Letter/Visit 💌
  • Mental Subtraction 💭❌
  • Counting Blessings 🔢

💡 Exam Tips

  • GQ-6 = MOST WIDELY USED (6 items) 📋
  • Know GQ-6's 4 facets: Intensity, Frequency, Span, Density 4️⃣
  • Gratitude effects can last weeks to months ⏳