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Creating a Caring Culture: Exploring the Implications of Gratitude in Adult Education

Authors

• • Kellee R. Vess
• • Jeffrey A. Russell

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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How to Cite: Vess, K. R. & Russell, J. A. (2014) “Creating a Caring Culture: Exploring the Implications of Gratitude in Adult Education”, Adult Education Research Conference. 1(2014).