Wood, Alex M., Joseph, Stephen and Linley, P. Alex. (2007) Coping style as a psychological resource of grateful people. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, Vol.26 (No.9). pp. 1076-1093. ISSN 0736-7236

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Abstract

We examined whether gratitude was correlated with distinct coping styles, and whether coping styles mediated the relationship between gratitude and well-being. Participants (n = 236) completed measures of coping styles, dispositional gratitude, and measures of well-being. Gratitude correlated positively with seeking both emotional and instrumental social support, positive reinterpretation and growth, active coping, and planning. Gratitude correlated negatively with behavioural disengagement, self-blame, substance use, and denial. Coping styles mediated up to 51% of the relationship between gratitude and stress, but did not substantially mediate the relationship between gratitude and either happiness, depression, or satisfaction with life. We suggest that different mechanisms relate gratitude to separate aspects of well-being. Further research is indicated into the role of gratitude in social support processes, and in growth following adversity.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
Divisions:	Faculty of Science > Psychology
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology
Publisher:	Guilford Publications Inc.
ISSN:	0736-7236
Date:	November 2007
Volume:	Vol.26
Number:	No.9
Number of Pages:	18
Page Range:	pp. 1076-1093
Identification Number:	10.1521/jscp.2007.26.9.1076
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/31156

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