How does gratitude relate to happiness in Malaysian young adults? the mediating role of resilence and implications for social policy

Mohd Mahudin, Nor Diana and Azman, Khatijah Nur Ain (2021) How does gratitude relate to happiness in Malaysian young adults? the mediating role of resilence and implications for social policy. International Journal of Social Policy and Society (IJSPS), 16. pp. 1-17. ISSN 1823-0865

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Abstract

While a considerable body of evidence suggests a positive, direct relationship between gratitude, happiness, and resilience, the indirect effects through mediating variables remain unexplored in the literature. This study investigates how gratitude relates to happiness through resilience, using the cognitive model of the broaden-and-build theory as our framework. A total of 134 young Malaysian adults aged between 18-27 years completed an online survey, providing data on self-reported subjective happiness, gratitude, and resilience, and their demographics. Results show that while both gratitude and resilience are significant predictors of happiness, resilience is a stronger predictor and mediates the relationship between gratitude and happiness. These results suggest that gratitude and resilience are essential and influential factors of happiness among the participants. It implies that grateful young adults may enhance their happiness by building resilience. Therefore, programs and interventions that consist of the elements of gratitude enhancement and resilience-building can contribute to happiness among young people, in tandem with the Malaysian Youth Policy provision and societal well-being indices.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	3951/87580
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Subjective wellbeing, appreciation, gratitude, resilience, youth, indirect effects
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF511 Affection. Feeling. Emotion B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF636 Applied psychology H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H96 Public policy (General), Policy sciences
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Psychology
Depositing User:	Nor Diana Mohd Mahudin
Date Deposited:	11 Jan 2021 17:11
Last Modified:	11 Jan 2021 17:11
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/87580

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