Gratitude Resentment and Appreciation Test Gratitude Assessment 3-10 min. Client Yes According to Watkins and colleagues (2003), a grateful person exhibits certain traits. Rather than feeling deprived in life, a grateful person experiences a sense of abundance. A grateful person acknowledges the contribution of others to his/her success and well-being, appreciates life s simple pleasures, and acknowledges the importance of experiencing and expressing gratitude. This conceptualisation of gratitude was measured revised Gratitude Resentment and Appreciation Test (GRAT) and was found to be related to measures of subjective well-being and positive affect. The test consists of 44 items. There is also a short version available, the so-called short-form GRAT which consists of 16 items. Goal The purpose of the GRAT is to measure an individual s dispositional gratitude. Advice Given the extensive nature of the original questionnaire, it is advisable to let clients complete the long version of the questionnaire at home, rather than during the coaching session. The short version can be administered during the session, either by interviewing the client or by allowing the client to complete it using pen and paper. Scoring The questionnaire measures three components of gratitude: lack of a sense of deprivation, appreciation for simple pleasures and social appreciation. After completing the questionnaire, the mean of all subscales scores must be calculated first (the scoring table below the questionnaire can be used). A total gratitude score can be calculated by adding the three total subscale scores and dividing this number by 3. A higher score reflects a higher level of gratitude. Suggested Readings Watkins, P. C., Woodward, K., Stone, T., & Kolts, R. L. (2003). Gratitude and happiness: Development of a measure of gratitude, and relationship with subjective well-being. Social Behavior & Personality: An International Journal, 31, 431-452. [1]
Tool Description (long version) Instructions Please provide your honest feelings and beliefs about the following s which relate to you. There are no right or wrong answers to these s. We would like to know how much you feel these s are true or not true of you. Please try to indicate your true feelings and beliefs, as opposed to what you would like to believe. Respond to the following s by filling in the number that best represents your real feelings in the blank provided next to each. Please use the scale provided below, and please choose one number for each and record your choice in the blank preceding each. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 dis I dis somewhat I feel neutral about the I mostly no. rating 1 I couldn't have gotten where I am today without the help of many people. 2 I think that life has been unfair to me. 3 It sure seems like others get a lot more benefits in life than I do. 4 I never seem to get the breaks or chances that other people do. 5 Often I'm just amazed at how beautiful the sunsets are. 6 Life has been good to me. 7 There never seems to be enough to go around and I never seem to get my share. 8 Often I think, "What a privilege it is to be alive." 9 Oftentimes I have been overwhelmed at the beauty of nature. 10 I feel grateful for the education I have received. 11 Many people have given me valuable wisdom throughout my life that has been important to my success. 12 It seems like people have frequently tried to impede my progress. 13 Although I think it's important to feel good about your accomplishments, I think that it's also important to remember how others have contributed to my success. 14 I really don't think that I've gotten all the good things that I deserve in life. 15 Every Fall I really enjoy watching the leaves change colours. 16 Although I'm basically in control of my life, I can't help but think about all those who have supported me and helped me along the way. 17 Part of really enjoying something good is being thankful for that thing. 18 Sometimes I find myself overwhelmed by the beauty of a musical piece. [2]
no. rating 19 I m basically very thankful for the parenting that was provided to me. 20 I ve gotten where I am today because of my own hard work, despite the lack of any help or support. 21 Over the December holidays, the presents I get aren t as good or as many as others seem to get. 22 Sometimes I think, "Why am I so fortunate so as to be born into the family and culture I was born into?" 23 One of my favourite times of the year is Thanksgiving. 24 I believe that I am a very fortunate person. 25 I think that it's important to "Stop and smell the roses." 26 More bad things have happened to me in my life than I deserve. 27 I really enjoy the changing seasons. 28 Because of what I've gone through in my life, I really feel like the world owes me something. 29 I believe that the things in life that are really enjoyable are just as available to me as they are to the very rich. 30 I love to sit and watch the snow fall. 31 I believe that I've had more than my share of bad things come my way. 32 Although I think that I'm morally better than most, I haven't gotten my just reward in life. 33 After eating I often pause and think, "What a wonderful meal." 34 Every spring, I really enjoy seeing the flowers bloom. 35 I think that it's important to pause often to "count my blessings." 36 I think it's important to enjoy the simple things in life. 37 I basically feel like life has ripped me off. 38 I feel deeply appreciative for the things others have done for me in my life. 39 I feel that God, or fate, or destiny, doesn t like me very well. 40 The simple pleasures of life are the best pleasures of life. 41 I love the green of spring. 42 For some reason I never seem to get the advantages that others get. 43 I think it's important to appreciate each day that you are alive. 44 I'm really thankful for friends and family. [3]
Scoring (long version) Sense of Abundance Appreciation for Simple Pleasures Social Appreciation item score item score item score 2 R 5 1 3 R 8 11 4 R 9 13 6 15 16 7 R 18 17 12 R 25 19 14 R 27 20 R 21 R 30 22 24 34 23 26 R 35 38 28 R 36 44 29 40 31 R 41 32 R 43 37 R 39 R 42 R Total: Total: Total: by 17: by 14: Note: Reverse coded items are indicated with an R. by 11: Total Score (sum of all subscales): Weighted Score (Total Score /3): [4]
Tool Description (short version) Instructions Please provide your honest feelings and beliefs about the following s which relate to you. There are no right or wrong answers to these s. We would like to know how much you feel these s are true or not true of you. Please try to indicate your true feelings and beliefs, as opposed to what you would like to believe. Respond to the following s by circling the number that best represents your real feelings. Please use the scale provided below, and please choose one number for each and record your choice in the blank preceding each. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 dis I dis somewhat I feel neutral about the I mostly no. rating 1 I couldn t have gotten where I am today without the help of many people. 2 Life has been good to me. 3 There never seems to be enough to go around and I never seem to get my share. 4 Oftentimes I have been overwhelmed at the beauty of nature. 5 Although I think it s important to feel good about your accomplishments, I think that it s also important to remember how others have contributed to my accomplishments. 6 I really don t think that I ve gotten all the good things that I deserve in life. 7 Every Fall I really enjoy watching the leaves change colours. 8 Although I m basically in control of my life, I can t help but think about all those who have supported me and helped me along the way. 9 I think that it s important to Stop and smell the roses. 10 More bad things have happened to me in my life than I deserve. 11 Because of what I ve gone through in my life, I really feel like the world owes me something. 12 I think that it s important to pause often to count my blessings. 13 I think it s important to enjoy the simple things in life. 14 I feel deeply appreciative for the things others have done for me in my life. 15 For some reason I don t seem to get the advantages that others get. 16 I think it s important to appreciate each day that you are alive. [5]
Scoring (short version) Sense of Abundance Appreciation for Simple Pleasures Social Appreciation item score item score item score 2 4 1 3 R 7 5 6 R 9 8 10 R 12 14 11 R 13 15 R 16 Total: Total: Total: by 6: by 6: Note: Reverse coded items are indicated with an R. by 4: Total Score (sum of all subscales): Weighted Score (Total Score /3): [6]