An Analytical Evaluation of Gratitude and Resilience of Psychological Well-being among Working Adults.

Abstract

Psychological well-being has emerged as a critical construct in contemporary mental health research, extending beyond the absence of illness to encompass positive functioning, personal growth and life fulfillment. Within the framework of positive psychology, gratitude and resilience have been identified as important psychological resources; however, their combined predictive role particularly within Indian occupational contexts remains underexplored. The present study examined gratitude and resilience as predictors of psychological well-being among working adults aged 25–40 years in Jammu district. A quantitative research design was employed, and data were collected from a purposive sample of 152 participants (70% female, 30% male) working across various organizational sectors using both online and offline modes. Three standardized instruments were administered: Ryff's Psychological Well-Being Scale (42-item version; Ryff, 1989), the Gratitude Questionnaire–Six Item Form (GQ6; McCullough et al., 2002), and the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS; Smith et al., 2008). Statistical analyses including descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and multiple regression were conducted using SPSS Version 26.0. Results indicated significant positive correlations among gratitude, resilience and psychological well-being, as well as between gratitude and resilience. Multiple regression analysis revealed that together, gratitude and resilience accounted for approximately 49.5% of the variance in psychological well-being, F(2, 149) = 48.36, p < .01. Resilience emerged as the stronger predictor (β = .481, p < .01), followed by gratitude (β = .306, p < .01). Both predictors were significantly associated with all six sub-dimensions of psychological well-being namely, autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations with others, purpose in life and selfacceptance. These findings underscore the importance of cultivating gratitude and resilience as complementary psychological resources for enhancing occupational well-being. Implications for organizational wellness interventions, HR practices and future longitudinal research are discussed.