SynthesisEinstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil)2023
The effects of gratitude interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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24 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 70 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effectiveness of savoring interventions: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Applied psychology. Health and well-being · 2026Pooled it
- Motivations, Facilitators, and Barriers of Donation-Based Interventions in HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infection Research: A Systematic Review.JAMA network open · 2025Pooled it
- A synthesis of RCTs on psychological interventions fostering strengths and virtues: Evidence from 21 systematic reviews.Applied psychology. Health and well-being · 2025Pooled it
- Positive Affect as a Transdiagnostic Target for Reducing Adolescent Depression & Suicide Risk: Do Mindfulness, Savoring, & Gratitude Help?Journal of adolescence · 2026Trial
- Digital positive affect intervention (PAI) versus self-monitoring placebo in the treatment of anxiety and depression: a two-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT).BMC psychiatry · 2025Trial
- Comparing the effectiveness of gratitude intervention and behavioral activation technique in breast cancer patients: a randomized trial.BMC cancer · 2025Trial
- Gratitude and savoring interventions for older adults: a narrative review.The Gerontologist · 2026Review
- Religious and Spiritual Behaviors Correlated with Mental and Physical Well-Being Among American Muslims within the Twin Cities.Journal of religion and health · 2026Article
- Creating a supportive culture: the power of small changes.BJA open · 2026Article
- The Effects of Mindfulness Techniques on Anxiety, Depression, and Stress, with an Emphasis on Gratitude: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Digital Attention Bias in Cancer Survivors Intervention for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Exploring Proof of Concept for a Novel Web-Based Self-Management Support Intervention for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Multimethod Study.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- Psychometric evaluation of the Values Inventory: structural validity, internal consistency, and the integration with sleep value in a U.S. adult online sample.Frontiers in sleep · 2026Article
- Monitoring students' well-being through journal analysis-study protocol of an explorative approach using natural language processing on typed and transcribed entries to monitor and generate personalized feedback.Frontiers in digital health · 2026Article
- Experiences of People Living with a Kidney Transplant: A Phenomenological Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Can Gratitude Ease the Burden of Fibromyalgia? A Systematic Review.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- The relationship of religiosity, spirituality and health in Spanish cancer patients: testing underlying psychological, social and behavioral pathways.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- Behind the Healing: Exploring the Psychological Battles of Kidney Transplant Patients: A Qualitative Insight.Health science reports · 2025Article
- Ability emotional intelligence profiles and real-life outcomes: a latent profile analysis of a large adult sample.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Social support and adolescent mental health in Kenya: a parallel mediation analysis of perceived control and gratitude.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Article
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
introductionGratitude has several implications. Over time, a logical relationship has been established between gratitude and well-being. In addition, researchers aimed to establish associations between gratitude and other factors of positive feelings using scientific methods. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of interventions to develop gratitude and its benefits to human beings.
objectiveThis study aimed to evaluate and quantify the available scientific evidence on interventions to acquire knowledge on gratitude as a quantifiable causal factor of benefit to human beings.
methodsA systematic literature search was conducted to identify studies that investigated the effects of gratitude interventions. MEDLINE, Embase, and Central Cochrane databases were searched in addition to gray (Google Scholar) and manual search. Two authors independently evaluated the titles and abstracts, and selected the studies that met the inclusion criteria. The searches were conducted between January and July 2022.
resultsSixty-four randomized clinical trials were included. The meta-analysis demonstrated that patients who underwent gratitude interventions experienced greater feelings of gratitude, better mental health, and fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression. Moreover, they experienced other benefits such as a more positive mood and emotions.
conclusionThe results demonstrate that acts of gratitude can be used as a therapeutic complement for treating anxiety and depression and can increase positive feelings and emotions in the general population. Prospero database registration: (www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero) under the number CRD42021250799.
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