Who self-initiates gratitude interventions in daily life? An examination of intentions, curiosity, depressive symptoms, and life satisfaction

Kaczmarek, Łukasz D.; Kashdan, Todd B.; Kleiman, Evan M.; Bączkowski, Błażej M.; Enko, Jolanta; Siebers, Adrianna; Szäefer, Agata; Król, Marek; Baran, Barbara

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“…Such differences might be due to particular characteristics of depression, such as negative thought patterns, fatigue, or social isolation. For example, although a large percentage of happiness seekers presents with symptoms of depression, Kaczmarek et al () observed that persons with depression showed a lower intention to start PPIs, which marginally impacted their actual initiation of the intervention. Kaczmarek, Kashdan, Drążkowski, Bujacz, and Goodman () found that persons with depression seemed to be less convinced of the potential benefits of PPIs.…”

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GET.HAPPY2 – User perspectives on an internet‐based self‐management positive psychology intervention among persons with and without depression: Results from a retrospective survey

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Objective: Previous research suggests that online positive psychology interventions (PPI) are frequently used by individuals with symptoms of depression. We aimed to investigate differences in the way depressed and nondepressed users react to the content of an existing online PPI, originally designed for the general public. Method:In a retrospective online survey, we assessed discontinuation parameters, aspects of satisfaction with the program, and negative reactions among users of an online PPI.Results: Bivariate and multivariate analyses showed that, overall, reactions between depressed and nondepressed individuals were similar. Differences were observed concerning reasons for using and for discontinuing the program, the perception of exercises, and negative reactions.Conclusions: Although satisfaction with the program was high, it did not seem to fully meet users' expectations and might be more difficult to complete during episodes of depression. Implications of this study for the adaptation of online PPIs addressing depressed individuals are discussed. K E Y W O R D S depression, internet intervention, positive psychology, user perspective

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“…Individuals who are capable of mobilizing sufficient levels of effort to engage in a positive intervention report greater gains in well-being than those who perform interventions superficially (Sin and Lyubomirsky 2009;Lyubomirsky et al 2011). Research has begun to identify personality characteristics (Kaczmarek et al 2013), and how they interact with motivational belief systems about the intervention (Kaczmarek et al 2014a), to predict self-initiation of a gratitude intervention.…”

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“…All three components predict intention to perform the gratitude intervention and intention predicts actual intervention self-initiation. Compared to less motivated peers, individuals with strong intentions to change are twice as likely to perform an intervention (Kaczmarek et al 2013(Kaczmarek et al , 2014a.…”

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“…Forced gratitude expression can be excessively demanding for some individuals, causing low effectiveness of interventions. For example, while meta-analysis by Sin and Lyubomirsky (2009) showed that clinical groups (e.g., individuals with depression) benefit from positive interventions, individuals from such groups might lack the motivational resources necessary to initiate and continue an intervention on their own (Kaczmarek et al 2013). This might explain why interventions are more effective when applied in psychotherapy settings that are likely to provide sufficient motivational assistance compared to self-help interventions.…”

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Gratitude Texting Touches the Heart: Challenge/Threat Cardiovascular Responses to Gratitude Expression Predict Self-initiation of Gratitude Interventions in Daily Life

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Gratitude-based interventions are effective in facilitating positive relationships and increasing life satisfaction. However, for some individuals (e.g., with high levels of depression and low trait-gratitude) gratitude expression is threatening and rarely undertaken spontaneously. In this study, we expected to replicate this gratitude expression threat effect. Moreover, we aimed to understand psychophysiological mechanisms of this effect by accounting for cognitive, motivational, and physiological responses to gratitude expression in line with the biopsychosocial model of challenge and threat. One hundred ninety-six students (51% women) between the ages of 18 and 31 years old (M = 21.20, SD = 2.08) reported personality measures and completed a laboratory session where they expressed gratitude via text messages after reporting evaluation and motivation towards the task. Their cardiovascular reactivity was monitored continuously. After the session, participants were invited to continue a gratitude intervention for the next three weeks. We found that individuals with higher depression and lower trait-gratitude were less likely to initiate gratitude intervention. This effect was mediated by a cardiovascular marker of threat (total peripheral resistance) that inhibited motivation and behavior. In summary, we replicated and provided further evidence for the role of personality traits in predicting aversive responses to gratitude expression via interventions. These findings contribute to the person-activity fit recommendations.

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“…Pese a esto, se ha visto que para maximizar el efecto de las intervenciones en gratitud es recomendable que la persona se encuentre motivada a realizarla, realice una actividad con efectividad demostrada e, idealmente, vaya realizando variaciones a la actividad para disminuir la adaptación hedónica, por lo que probablemente la frecuencia, tiempo dedicado, longitud, horario y forma de la actividad deban ajustarse, al menos parcialmente, a cada persona 53 . Además, se ha visto que poblaciones específicas podrían obtener un mayor beneficio, como aquellas con mayores niveles de sintomatología depresiva y menores niveles de gratitud basales 54,55 .…”

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Gracias por todo: Una revisión sobre la gratitud desde la neurobiología a la clínica

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The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health not only as the absence of disease but as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. Gratitude is one of the concepts most commonly associated with well-being from the empirical point of view. Despite of this, we seldom use the concept, possibly due to the lack of dissemination of its scientific bases and possible clinical applications. At an anatomical level, it is related consistently with the medial prefrontal cortex and at molecular level, with the neuropeptide oxytocin. It has been associated with better physical and mental health parameters, both in healthy and sick populations. It is usually measured using scales, being the most used worldwide the Gratitude Questionnaire-6 item . There are exercises that can enhance gratitude and its benefits, such as the gratitude letter and the gratitude journal. Given the current state of knowledge about gratitude, and considering its potential benefits, low risks, ability to complement other treatments, the simple and cost-effectiveness of gratitude interventions, a continuing research on this topic and its practical implementation is warranted. (Rev Med Chile 2019; 147: 755-761)

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Who self-initiates gratitude interventions in daily life? An examination of intentions, curiosity, depressive symptoms, and life satisfaction

Cited by 41 publications

References 30 publications

GET.HAPPY2 – User perspectives on an internet‐based self‐management positive psychology intervention among persons with and without depression: Results from a retrospective survey

GET.HAPPY2 – User perspectives on an internet‐based self‐management positive psychology intervention among persons with and without depression: Results from a retrospective survey

Gratitude Texting Touches the Heart: Challenge/Threat Cardiovascular Responses to Gratitude Expression Predict Self-initiation of Gratitude Interventions in Daily Life

Gracias por todo: Una revisión sobre la gratitud desde la neurobiología a la clínica

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