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@article{177848,
        author = {Kashish Vats},
        title = {From stress to success: The role of gratitude in well-being of final year college going students},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {1961-1974},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=177848},
        abstract = {The present study aimed to examine the relationship between gratitude and psychological well-being among final-year college students. A sample of 131 undergraduate and postgraduate students from Delhi NCR, India, participated in the study. Measures included the Gratitude Questionnaire and the PERMA-Profiler to assess psychological well-being across five dimensions: positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment. Descriptive analysis indicated moderate levels of gratitude and well-being within the sample. Pearson correlation analysis revealed a significant moderate positive correlation (r = 0.507, p < .001) between gratitude and psychological well-being, supporting the hypothesis that higher levels of gratitude are associated with greater well-being. The study highlights gratitude’s role in fostering emotional resilience, life satisfaction, and personal growth. While the findings align with existing literature on gratitude and mental health, the study acknowledges limitations related to its cross-sectional design, reliance on self-reported measures, and cultural specificity. Future research should explore longitudinal designs and include diverse populations to better understand the mechanisms through which gratitude influences psychological well-being.},
        keywords = {Gratitude, psychological well-being, PERMA model, college students, mental health},
        month = {May},
        }