Proposal Title
Creating a Caring Culture: Exploring the Implications of Gratitude in Adult Education
Abstract
Viewing classrooms as a culture, we sought to determine if gratitude could be a meaningful resource for creating a “caring” culture within the classroom setting. Findings suggest that gratitude promotes prosocial behaviors, builds stronger relationships, and helps to develop a greater sense of well-being (McCullough, Emmons, & Tsang, 2002; Emmons, 2008).
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Recommended Citation
Vess, K. R., & Russell, J. A. (2014). Creating a Caring Culture: Exploring the Implications of Gratitude in Adult Education. Adult Education Research Conference. https://newprairiepress.org/aerc/2014/papers/98
Creating a Caring Culture: Exploring the Implications of Gratitude in Adult Education
Viewing classrooms as a culture, we sought to determine if gratitude could be a meaningful resource for creating a “caring” culture within the classroom setting. Findings suggest that gratitude promotes prosocial behaviors, builds stronger relationships, and helps to develop a greater sense of well-being (McCullough, Emmons, & Tsang, 2002; Emmons, 2008).