OVERVIEW OF GRATITUDE IN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to describe the profile of gratitude among high school
students. This research employed a quantitative approach using a descriptive method. The
population consisted of 216 students, all of whom were included as participants through a
saturated sampling technique. The instrument used was a gratitude scale that had undergone
validity and reliability testing. The findings revealed that students’ gratitude levels were
generally in the moderate category. A total of 35 students (16%) were classified as low, 145
students (67%) as moderate, and 36 students (17%) as high. These results indicate that most
students possess a moderate level of gratitude, although further development is needed through
consistent practice and positive psychology-based interventions. Overall, this study provides a
comprehensive overview of gratitude among high school students and serves as a foundation
for designing personal-social guidance programs in schools.
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