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Gratitude enhances honesty
In a study published in Psychological Science, participants were presented with temptation. Those who recalled a time when they felt grateful were more likely to act in an honest manner than those who described a time when they felt happy or neutral.
People who feel grateful are more likely to help others, divide their profits and be loyal even at a cost to themselves.
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4. Gratitude enhances empathy and reduces aggression
- Grateful people are more likely to behave in a prosocial manner, even when others behave less kind.
- Study participants who ranked higher on gratitude scales were less likely to retaliate against others, even when given negative feedback.
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The link between gratitude and self-control
Gratitude encourages people to repay debts. The more gratitude people feel toward those who have helped them, the more diligently they will work to return the favour.
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