We’re interested in two central questions: (a) What types of gratitude interventions work best for whom? and (b) What aspects of various gratitude practices produce the most meaningful and durable effects? We’re interested in a wide spectrum of interventions and practices, ranging from self-help activities (e.g., gratitude journaling) to psychoeducation to therapeutic treatments. 

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Some of our ideas for future research can be found in this article. We’re open to using a variety of research methods, including randomized controlled trials, intensive longitudinal methods, and the coding of qualitative data (although our research is primarily quantitative in nature).

 

The following are examples of the types of research questions we’re interested in exploring:

• Is the Gratitude Group Program, a psychoeducational group psychotherapy, an efficacious treatment for depression?

• What types of interpersonal gratitude expressions are positively perceived by gratitude recipients?

• What are the benefits of observing, receiving, and expressing gratitude in group settings?

• How do we define, conceptualize, and measure gratitude?

• Does the use of a gratitude induction activity as an adjunctive intervention in each session of counseling improve psychotherapy processes and outcomes? 

• In what ways can gratitude be used as a social justice intervention?

• How can gratitude interventions be adapted for diverse populations?