<p>This study evaluated a four-week virtual group gratitude intervention for adults ages 59 and older (<i>N</i> = 129). We randomly assigned participants to an intervention (<i>n</i> = 64) or a waitlist condition (<i>n</i> = 65). The virtual intervention was led by a team of 2–3 college students who received training and supervision in delivery of the intervention. Participants completed online surveys at pretest and posttest assessing demographic variables, gratitude (Gratitude Experience, Gratitude Expression, Gratitude Obstacles), and well-being (Sleep Problems, Depression, Loneliness, Positive Affect, Physical Health). Multilevel modeling revealed that intervention participants increased more than waitlist participants on Gratitude Experience and Positive Affect and decreased more on Gratitude Obstacles and Depression. The majority of intervention participants reported they enjoyed the intervention and planned to continue practicing gratitude exercises. These findings suggest that virtual group gratitude interventions for older adults can be beneficial and enjoyable. Study implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.</p>

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Evaluation of a Virtual Group Gratitude Intervention for Older Adults

  • Mark S. Rye,
  • Wei Pan,
  • Bruce H. Appel,
  • Kaleigh M. Howard

摘要

This study evaluated a four-week virtual group gratitude intervention for adults ages 59 and older (N = 129). We randomly assigned participants to an intervention (n = 64) or a waitlist condition (n = 65). The virtual intervention was led by a team of 2–3 college students who received training and supervision in delivery of the intervention. Participants completed online surveys at pretest and posttest assessing demographic variables, gratitude (Gratitude Experience, Gratitude Expression, Gratitude Obstacles), and well-being (Sleep Problems, Depression, Loneliness, Positive Affect, Physical Health). Multilevel modeling revealed that intervention participants increased more than waitlist participants on Gratitude Experience and Positive Affect and decreased more on Gratitude Obstacles and Depression. The majority of intervention participants reported they enjoyed the intervention and planned to continue practicing gratitude exercises. These findings suggest that virtual group gratitude interventions for older adults can be beneficial and enjoyable. Study implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.