RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE, HAPPINESS AND LIFE SATISFACTION AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS
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Gratitude, Happiness, Life Satisfaction, College Students, Attitude Of Gratitude, Well-Being, Positive PsychologyAbstract
The present study aimed to explore the relationship between attitude of gratitude (AOG), happiness, and life satisfaction (LFST) among college students. A total of 300 college students (150 male, 150 female) were randomly selected as participants. The study employed a correlation research design to examine the relationships between the variables using the Gratitude Questionnaire (GQ-6), the Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS), and the Life Satisfaction Scale (LS). The results showed a strong positive relationship between AOG and happiness, and also between happiness and life satisfaction. These findings indicate that the positive attitude of gratitude of an individual is important in increasing happiness, which further leads to increased life satisfaction. The results of the study provide useful insights for future studies and intervention development with the goal of inducing gratitude in individuals to enhance overall well-being and life satisfaction.
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