This result, which is backed by two longitudinal field studies, shows that there is a "virtuous circle of human well-being: higher levels of gratitude increase life satisfaction, which in turn increases gratitude, leading to a positive spiral."
This result, which is backed by two longitudinal field studies, shows that there is a "virtuous circle of human well-being: higher levels of gratitude increase life satisfaction, which in turn increases gratitude, leading to a positive spiral."
Violeta Parra wrote one of the most famous Chilean songs almost 50 years ago: Thanks to life. Her gratitude used to come from her life satisfaction, nut research has neglected the possibility of this link. Could this be possible? To date, research has only claimed a link from gratitude to life satisfaction, not the reverse. Notably, we found that gratitude and life satisfaction are mutually linked to each other in a “circle of virtue”. Violeta was right!
