Gratitude and the good life: toward a psychology of appreciation

Introduction: Why a science of gratitude?

What is gratitude and how can it be measured?

What causes gratitude?

What good is gratitude?

What are grateful people like? Characteristics of grateful people

Does gratitude enhance experience of the present?

Does gratitude enhance experience of the past?

Does gratitude enhance social well-being?

Does gratitude enhance coping ability?

Does gratitude prevent negative affectivity?

How does gratitude develop?

What inhibits gratitude?

How can gratitude interventions be used to enhance well-being?

Conclusion: Explaining gratitude.