14/04/2025
A 'thank you' goes a long way in family relationships
An article*, published mid last year, discusses the impact of perceived gratitude in family relationships, particularly between parents and children. The main points are as follows.
• Study Details: Researchers analyzed data from 593 parents who were married or in a romantic relationship and had at least one child between the ages of 4 and 17.
• Effects on Couples: Perceived gratitude from romantic partners led to better relationship satisfaction but did not affect parenting stress.
• Effects on Parenting: Gratitude from children—both younger and older—helped lower parenting stress but did not influence couple satisfaction.
• Developmental Differences: Teenagers may be more aware of their parents' contributions, but young children also express gratitude in their own ways.
The study highlights how appreciation within families can strengthen relationships and improve well-being.
*Article: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240809135920.htm
Katayoon Haghseresht
Principal Psychologist
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