Examining a structural equation model of peace of mind, gratitude, and positive reappraisal in predicting psychological well-being among college students.

Wei Du, Limin Liu

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"Agentic fuel" and "Social dividends": a mixed-methods explanatory study of optimism as a mediator between gratitude, mindfulness, and psychological wellbeing among Chinese university EFL students.Frontiers in psychology · 2025
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Wei DuPsychological Health Education and Counseling Center, Jiaozuo Normal College, Jiaozuo, 454000, China.

Limin LiuPsychological Health Education and Counseling Center, Jiaozuo Normal College, Jiaozuo, 454000, China. jiaotangdu@sina.com.

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This research was financially supported by the program of Philosophy and Social Science in Henan Province. 2023BKS020

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Abstract

This study examined the relationships among gratitude, positive reappraisal, peace of mind, and psychological well-being, with a focus on their roles in being associated with mental health among Chinese college students. A cross-sectional design was employed, with 336 undergraduate students from various disciplines recruited through convenience sampling from four universities in mainland China. Participants completed validated self-reported measures of gratitude (GQ-6), positive reappraisal (CERQ), peace of mind (PoMS), psychological well-being (SPWB), and perceived academic pressure. Confirmatory factor analyses supported the construct validity of the scales, and structural equation modeling (SEM) revealed significant direct effects of gratitude, positive reappraisal, and peace of mind on psychological well-being. Additionally, peace of mind was found to mediate the relationships between gratitude, positive reappraisal, and well-being, suggesting that emotional stability and inner tranquility are important pathways to enhanced mental health. Clinically, these findings underscore the potential for integrating gratitude and positive reappraisal into therapeutic interventions to cultivate peace of mind and support mental health outcomes. Such interventions could be particularly valuable for students navigating high-pressure academic environments.

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EmotionsMental HealthPersonal SatisfactionStudentsAdolescentAdultChinaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansLatent Class AnalysisMaleModels, PsychologicalPsychological Well-BeingSurveys and QuestionnairesUniversitiesCollege studentsGratitudeMental healthPeace of mindPositive reappraisalPsychological well-beingStructural equation modeling

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PMID41024226

DOI10.1186/s40359-025-03445-x

PMCPMC12482322

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