Character & Virtue

Gratitude

This study examines how 16 childhood factors influence adult gratitude using data from 200,000 individuals across 22 countries. Researchers hypothesize that early experiences and family circumstances significantly impact gratitude development, with effects varying by country. Findings aim to enhance understanding of gratitude formation and inform practices that foster appreciation throughout life.

Researchers

Sakurako Okuzono

Harvard University, Epidemiology

Richard Cowden

Harvard University, Psychology

South Africa

George Yancey

Baylor University , Sociology

Byron R. Johnson

Baylor University, Institute for Studies of Religion/Sociology

Tyler VanderWeele

Harvard University, Epidemiology / Biostatistics

The Question:

Do you agree with the following statement, “If I had to list everything that I felt grateful for, it would be a very long list?”