Cross-Cultural Nomological Network of Gratitude: Findings From Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) and Japan (MIDJA)

Frontiers in Psychology

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Tara Srirangarajan¹  Atsushi Oshio²  Ayano Yamaguchi³  Satoshi Akutsu⁴ 

[1] Department of Psychology, Stanford University, United States;Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences, Waseda University;College of Community and Human Services, Rikkyo University;School of International Corporate Strategy, Hitotsubashi University Business School

关键词: gratitude;    cross-cultural;    nomological network;    MIDUS;    well-being;    MIDJA;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00571

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Gratitude enhances prosocial behavior and is considered a positive trait in most cultures, yet relatively little is known about its relationship to other psychological constructs, nor how it varies across diverse cultural contexts. To investigate the cross-cultural consistency of the benefits of having a grateful disposition, the current study examined the nomological network of gratitude in the United States and Japan, using data from two longitudinal studies: Midlife in the United States (MIDUS Refresher Biomarker Project) and Midlife in Japan (MIDJA). Results showed significant positive bivariate associations between trait gratitude and positive psychological functioning (Satisfaction with Life, Sympathy, Anger Control, Cognition Control, and Support/Affectual Solidarity Given to Relational Network) in both the United States and Japan. On the other hand, trait gratitude was negatively correlated with constructs associated with maladaptive psychological processes (Perceived Stress, Social Anxiety, Loneliness, and Anger-In) in both countries. The present findings provide valuable guidance for the development and implementation of future interventions that may lead to positive outcomes in individuals from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

【 授权许可】

CC BY