Exploring the Effects of Gratitude on Body Image: From Literature Review to Experiment

Abstract

I had been studying body image for several years when I came across a fascinating review paper describing the many psychological and physical benefits of gratitude. I wondered whether the benefits of gratitude extended to body image. This case study describes the progression of a research idea, starting with the literature search, a correlational study, a pilot study, and the final experiment. The case highlights the benefits of using a repeated-measures design.

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