Lòng biết ơn của học sinh trung học cơ sở tại tỉnh An Giang: Tiếp cận theo tâm lí học tích cực
THE CURRENT SITUATION OF GRATITUDE AMONG LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
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In the context of increasing mental health problems among secondary school students, studying positive psychological resources, particularly gratitude, is important for students’ psychological development and school adjustment. This study aimed to investigate the current state of gratitude among lower secondary school students in An Giang province from the perspective of positive psychology. The study employed a cross-sectional mixed-method design combining quantitative and qualitative approaches. Quantitative data were collected from 395 lower secondary school students using the GRAT scale. Qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured interviews with students and teachers to support the interpretation of quantitative findings. Gratitude among lower secondary school students was generally at a moderate level and was more strongly expressed in aspects related to appreciating others and valuing simple things in life. Differences in gratitude were mainly associated with school context, whereas several other demographic variables showed no statistically significant differences. Qualitative findings indicated that students’ gratitude was primarily connected to close relationships such as family members, teachers, and peers. The findings contribute to clarifying the characteristics of gratitude among lower secondary school students in the Vietnamese context from a positive psychology perspective, while also suggesting the important role of school environment in fostering positive psychological resources among students. The study additionally provides implications for experiential education activities and school psychological support programs.
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