Expression Of Gratitude Research Articles

The power of saying “thank you”: Examining the effect of tourist gratitude expression on resident participation in value co-creation

Resident-tourist interaction is an effective way to achieve higher experiential value for tourists. However, little is known about the role of tourist emotion in the resident–tourist value co-creation (RVC) process. Grounded in emotion as social information theory, this study proposes a moderated mediation model and explores whether and how tourist gratitude expression promotes RVC. Based on survey data from 571 residents, it finds that: 1) tourist gratitude expression positively affects RVC through both resident pride and place identity; 2) the effects of tourist gratitude expression on resident pride and place identity are stronger when tourists are perceived as having a higher level of sincerity, and 3) perceived tourist sincerity enhances the indirect effects of both resident pride and place identity in the relationship between tourist gratitude expression and RVC. The theoretical model proposed in this study provides an effective analytical framework for further studies.

Slametan Event On New Year's Eve New In Strengthening Solidarity Boyolali Village Community

New Year, become great night often used by some teenager For do matter negative things like drunk , do matter deviate and stuff others can raises chaos and chaos. Then what, activities positive done at night year new. Slametan be one activities carried out by some public Java as expression of gratitude nor safety to god, In order strengthen connection between fellow citizens boyolali in the village Boyolali, held a Gathering event Slametan at night day on date final before enter year new. Research methods This use study qualitative related to Max Weber's Theory action social. Based on results research , as for values solidarity embodied and benefits from gatherings Slametan ie First Strengthen familiarity, Second Strengthen Solidarity between fellow, Third increase the religiosity of Boyolali residents, Fourth, Stretch Conflict Fourth Increase harmony among residents of Boyolali Village, Central Java.

PRAKTIK TRADISI MOMPOPALIA BALA’ PADA KENDARAAN BARU DI DESA BATU HITAM PERSPEKTIF URF

In the community of Batu Hitam Village, Nuhon Subdistrict, Banggai Regency, many customs and traditions are still preserved, upheld, believed in, and developed, one of which is the Mompopalia Bala’ Tradition. The Mompopalia Bala’ Tradition, or ritual to ward off misfortune, has been practiced in this region for a long time. This tradition is held as an expression of gratitude to the Creator for the successes achieved. This research aims to understand and examine the practice and the ‘Urf perspective on the Mompopalia Bala’ tradition in Batu Hitam Village. To achieve this goal, an empirical legal research method with an interdisciplinary approach was used. The research was conducted in Batu Hitam Village, Nuhon Subdistrict, Banggai Regency, through field observations, interviews with traditional leaders, religious leaders, and community figures, and documenting the interview process as well as the execution of the Mompopalia Bala’ tradition. The results of this research show that the Mompopalia Bala’ tradition begins with determining the time and day for bringing in the new vehicle (Molio jamsinanu maima), storing the new vehicle for three days (Monguna kendraan anuoli), and concludes with a prayer recitation over water and the sprinkling of the water onto the new vehicle (Mondudu’i kendraan anu sala’je ingoli). From the perspective of ‘Urf, the Mompopalia Bala’ Tradition in Batu Hitam Village, in terms of its meaning, falls under Urf Al-Khas, and in terms of its form, it is included in Al-‘Urf Al-Fi’li, while from the aspect of being considered a legal basis, it falls under ‘Urf Shahih.

God Fights to Save the Nation of Israel: A Historical-Critical Review of Exodus 15:1-21

In the context of Israel’s liberation from Egyptian slavery, God is depicted as the victor who defeats Pharaoh through the drowning of the Egyptian army in the Red Sea. God's power, surpassing that of Egypt, underscores that this deliverance was entirely the result of His might, without direct intervention from the people of Israel. Through the narrative of Exodus 15:1-21, the author highlights the relationship between the song of salvation sung by Moses and Miriam and the destruction experienced by Egypt. This song is an expression of gratitude for the victory granted by God, showing His favor towards the Israelites. The author hypothesizes that the destruction of the enemy is a manifestation of God’s glory as a Divine Warrior, who fights against sin and brings salvation to His people. The theoretical framework includes an etymological and terminological analysis of the concepts of warfare, salvation, and song in the biblical context. Warfare is seen as a divine act to display God's glory through victory over enemies. Salvation is understood as liberation from both physical and spiritual oppression, ultimately fulfilled in the name of Jesus Christ. Song, as an expression of thanksgiving, reinforces the theme of salvation in the Exodus narrative, where the Israelites celebrate their deliverance by praising God. Overall, this study affirms that the event of Israel’s liberation is central to the Old Testament’s salvation history, with God serving as the Savior and Warrior who brings victory to His people.

Resilience, masculinity, and hedonic-eudaimonic dynamics: An autoethnography of an extended gratitude intervention

This autoethnography explores a 23-day gratitude project, focusing on the experiences, challenges, and outcomes of writing and sending daily gratitude letters. Analysis of audio transcripts recorded before and after each letter reveals several key themes: the dynamic interplay between eudaimonic and hedonic well-being; the significant role of gender and perceptions of masculinity as obstacles to gratitude expression; the value of benefit-triggered gratitude expression; and the development of resilience through communicative acts of gratitude. Despite the considerable benefits observed, the findings recommend prioritizing the quality of gratitude expressions over their frequency in future interventions. This work provides a nuanced understanding of the emotional journey in gratitude practices and its impact on personal growth and resilience.

Telehealth “Verzuz” Radical Telehealing: Reimagining Social Media as Virtual Healing Spaces for Black Communities

Evidence suggests that the conception of “mental health,” as well as Western health care models, needs to be reimagined to better reflect the unique care needs of Black people. Within these systems, Black people are more likely to experience secondary victimization and retraumatization. Despite these systemic failings, Black people often find ways to manage self-care, wellness, and healing. Within the context of dueling pandemics (COVID-19 and racial injustice), Black people turned to social media applications to develop community-led, culturally-congruent care models. This study aims to explore the ways Black people experienced virtual engagements on social media during the dueling pandemics. This exploratory study employed a six-phase thematic analysis approach, while utilizing publicly available textual data (Instagram comments) from two key social media engagements targeting Black audiences. Prominent themes gleaned from this analysis elucidate the healing and therapeutic value of these virtual gatherings. These include: (1) Expression of Gratitude and Appreciation, (2) Necessity, (3) Timeliness, (4) Accessibility, (5) Emotional and Spiritual Impact of the Virtual Space, (6) Ancestral and Culturally-Grounded Healing Practices, (7) Reprieve within the Virtual Space, and (8) Community and Collectivism. Our analysis reveals that when elaborating on their experience participating in two key social media engagements targeting Black audiences, attendees’ responses reflect key aspects of empirically-grounded, culturally-congruent care models for Black people (i.e., radical healing). We contend our findings demonstrate the unique ways social media applications might be more intentionally leveraged to create culturally-congruent care for Black people.

Use of English Gratitude Expressions by Yemeni EFL Female Undergraduates- Female-Female and Female-Male Interactions

The current study aims to explore English expressions of gratitude that are used by Yemeni female speakers in female-female and female-male interactions at Sana'a University, Yemen. The participants of the study consisted of 230 undergraduate students (115 males and 115 females). The data of the study were collected through a Discourse Completion Test (DCT) for eliciting the speech act of gratitude. It included twelve situations that were analyzed by using SPSS descriptive statistics program. The data were analyzed according to Cheng's (2005) taxonomy of gratitude expressions. The results revealed that Yemeni female speakers in F-F and F-M interactions utilized twenty-four English expressions of gratitude with different expressions of politeness markers in interacting with each other in the twelve situations and with difference in their frequencies and percentages. The results obtained from the data analysis also showed that the most frequent preferred strategy by all the participants in all situations is "bald thanking or using the word "thanks"". Furthermore, it can be observed that Yemeni female speakers use both two strategies ("bald thanking or using the word "thanks"" and "thanking and stating the favor") of English expressions of gratitude more than other strategies, especially in F-M interactions more than in F-F interactions. The reason behind this is because Yemeni female speakers tend to express themselves in their daily interactions, especially in F-M interactions because females appreciate any favor or service men offer or do it for them, so when receiving help from others, they have to thank them. Besides, women with their nature are more polite and use more politeness strategies than men and this is related to religious factors and social rules and conventions in Yemeni society. It is recommended that English teachers should make learners aware of using more suitable English expressions of gratitude in various situations. Consequently, learners can select what gratitude strategy that is most appropriate or required in a given situation.

The Expression of Gratitude in English and Arabic Doctoral Dissertation Acknowledgements

Abstract This corpus-based study explores the expression of gratitude in the acknowledgement section of doctoral dissertations in both English and Arabic. The objective is to analyse how gratitude in academic discourse is structured in these languages and to explore any differences related to gender. The study examines 80 dissertations (40 in English and 40 in Arabic), further divided by the authors’ gender (20 male and 20 female for each language). Data collection involved searching for doctoral dissertations from various sources, verifying the authenticity of the native language through biographical checks, and categorising the acknowledgements based on the year and field of study. The analysis utilised a mixed-methods approach based on Hyland and Tse’s (2004) framework, enabling quantitative and qualitative text analysis. The study revealed distinct differences in gratitude expression patterns between English and Arabic dissertations: English acknowledgements often used performative verbs and adjectives, while Arabic acknowledgements primarily employed nominalisation. Notably, Arabic texts showed no use of passive constructions or adjectives. Gender-related differences were also observed, such as the preference for nominalisation among male Arabic authors and the preference for bare mention among female English authors. These findings underscore the significant cultural and linguistic influences on the construction of gratitude in academic acknowledgements. The research contributes valuable insights into pedagogical approaches to teaching academic writing and highlights the interplay between language, culture, and gender in scholarly communications.

The benefits of reflecting on gratitude received at home for leaders at work: Insights from three field experiments.

Expressions of gratitude by leaders tend to yield positive effects in the workplace. Leaders, however, are not solely bestowers of gratitude but also recipients of it. Although leaders are often studied for their influence on others in the workplace, it is crucial to acknowledge that they are also complete individuals with personal lives outside of work that can spill over and affect their feelings and leadership behaviors at work. To advance research on leadership and gratitude, we take a whole-person view of leaders to understand the interpersonal crossover and intrapersonal spillover of gratitude. By integrating the moral affect theory of gratitude and savoring interventions research, we investigate how an intervention involving reflecting on gratitude received from family members at home motivates leaders to be more helpful and empowering toward their followers at work. We studied these ideas across three daily field experiments with 103 full-time managers from high schools, 116 leader-follower dyads from a variety of industries, and 109 leaders across various industries. Our findings demonstrate that when leaders reflected on receiving gratitude from family members at home, they felt higher prosocial impact at home, which in turn fulfilled their basic daily needs, consequently motivating them to engage in more helping and empowering behavior toward their followers at work. We also found some evidence that leaders higher in trait negative affect benefited the least from reflecting on receiving gratitude at home. We discuss how our findings provide extensions to literatures on gratitude, leadership, and work-family issues. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Cultivating a Culture of Gratitude and Recognition Among Nurses and Staff on a Blood and Marrow Transplantation Unit.

To measure baseline work gratitude among nurses and staff on a blood and marrow transplantation unit; to evaluate the impact of a positive workplace recognition intervention on work gratitude, sense of belonging and community, and job satisfaction; and to explore the relationships among these variables and job satisfaction. In total, 40 survey responses (preintervention =24, postintervention = 16) were collected from nurses and staff on a blood and marrow transplantation unit at a large academic hospital. A pre- and postintervention survey included a demographic questionnaire and the Work Gratitude Scale. Public-facing digital signage was installed and used to project positive recognition, including expressions of gratitude from patients and staff. Those with higher job satisfaction and a stronger sense of belonging and community reported higher work gratitude scores. There were no significant changes in job satisfaction, sense of belonging and community, and work gratitude scores. Creating a positive work environment through gratitude and positive recognition could increase job satisfaction and sense of belonging and community among nurses and staff.

Gratitude, flourishing and prosocial behaviors following experimental sleep restriction and sleep extension

ABSTRACT People who are grateful, resilient and flourishing in life show better health, including better sleep. This correlational finding is typically attributed to personality factors or to positive outlooks causing better sleep. We investigated the reverse causal interpretation: do sleep losses and sleep gains experimentally affect feelings and expressions of gratitude, resilience and flourishing? Young adults (N = 90) were randomly assigned to sleep restriction, sleep extension or to sleep normally while wearing wristband actigraphy between Monday and Friday study sessions. State-level measures of flourishing, resilience and gratitude improved across the week with sleep extension and worsened with sleep restriction (ηp 2 = .13 to .17). Trait-level measures showed modest or no changes. Sleep-extended participants wrote twice as many details on their gratitude list as the other two conditions (ηp 2 = .11). Most effects persisted when accounting for mood. Therefore, subtle changes in nighttime sleep causally influence the components that underlie mental well-being.

An Analysis of Speech Act Strategy Used by Teacher in Teaching English as Foreign Language

This research elucidated and examined the practice of teacher speech actions in the context of teaching English as a second language. The present study used qualitative research approaches. The present study investigated the verbal expressions of professors at Universitas Negeri Makassar. The data consisted of teacher comments and other utterances. The researcher actively participated in all aspects of this inquiry, including the whole process from concept to data report. Data was obtained by audio video and observational methods. The data was gathered, documented, chosen to align with study objectives, organized into data sheets, and then analyzed and assessed using Searle's speech act theory. The study revealed that the teacher used many speech acts, including locutionary, illocutionary, and perlocutionary activities. There were 122 words (51.69%) that had locutionary actions. There was a total of 107 illocutionary activities, accounting for 45.33% of the utterances, and 7 perlocutionary acts, or 2.97%. Teachers using speech acts in English instruction use them to validate, rectify, elucidate, apprise, and assert on behalf of their students. Directives include a range of directives, such as reminders, requests, instructions, and warnings. Expressive words include expressions of gratitude, warm greetings, praises, and dissatisfaction. Compliments are reciprocal in nature. Instructions were used by teachers the most often, accounting for 93 instances or 45.15 percent of all speech activities. The purpose of the teacher's speech was to pose an inquiry.

Expressions of gratitude in education: an analysis of the #ThankYourTeacher campaign

Teachers play a significant societal role, yet many feel underappreciated, and commonly cite this as a reason for considering leaving the profession. This study investigated responses to the #ThankYourTeacher social media campaign, which was created to generate public expressions of gratitude towards teachers. Data were collected from Twitter, Instagram, a campaign website, and public events and thematically analysed. Orr’s (1992) Head, Heart, and Hands Model of Transformational Learning was used as a framework for understanding the qualities of teachers and their teaching that participants appreciated. Notably, more individuals expressed gratitude for teachers’ motivational and compassionate qualities (Heart) and their enthusiasm and leadership (Hands) than for their subject knowledge (Head). These findings underscore the importance of the teacher-student relationship and relational qualities over subject expertise. This study also highlights the potential for further research into the impacts of practicing gratitude towards teachers and increasing teachers’ sense of being valued and appreciated.

Customer gratitude expressions and FLEs’ prosocial behavior: insights from delighted customers

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the impact of customers’ delight on the likelihood of frontline employees (FLEs) receiving expressions of gratitude from customers, as well as the subsequent effects on their customer-focused and coworker-focused behaviors. Additionally, it examines how customer orientation moderates the relationship between FLE’s likelihood of receiving customer gratitude expressions and their performance behaviors.Design/methodology/approachThe study used a sample from a Canadian retailer specializing in the sale of artistic and creative materials for artists, crafters and hobbyists. Longitudinal data was collected through a survey administered to frontline employees, unit managers and customers, spanning 7 assessment waves over a 12-month period. In total, the data set comprised 1,609 individual observations and 3,533 customers nested within 35 business units. The hypotheses were tested by using a multilevel longitudinal modeling approach.FindingsThis research has yielded important insights. First, significant relationships emerged between enhanced customers’ delight and an increased likelihood of FLEs receiving expressions of gratitude from customers. Second, gratitude expressions received from customers were found to be positively associated with prosocial behaviors toward both customers and coworkers. Third, the findings indicate that the impact of receiving customer gratitude expressions on FLEs’ performance behaviors is more pronounced for employees with a high level of customer orientation.Practical implicationsThis study highlights the importance of investing in relationship-building strategies aimed at enhancing customers’ delight. This can motivate customers to express their gratitude toward service employees and to elicit higher prosocial behaviors from employees.Originality/valueThis study offers theoretical insights into gratitude, customer behaviors and employee performance in the retail industry. A pivotal contribution of this study to marketing literature lies in its paradigm shift, redirecting attention from the traditional examination of firm-customer relationships to a nuanced exploration of customer–employee relationships.

Thanks in Advance: The Social Function of Gratitude Expressions to Employees in Distress

Thanks in Advance: The Social Function of Gratitude Expressions to Employees in Distress

They do not deserve your thanks! Witness reactions to leader-directed expressions of gratitude.

Gratitude expressions have received growing attention from scholars, with research emphasizing its many positive effects on expressers, recipients, and witnesses. Although our knowledge of gratitude expressions' benefits is accumulating, our understanding of its limits is less developed. In this article, we ask when employees' expressions of gratitude toward their leaders positively influence witnesses' perceptions of them, and when they do not. Across three studies including two multiwave surveys and an experiment, we find that expressed gratitude strengthens witnesses' perceptions of expressers' prosocial identities, especially when the leader is believed to be deserving of gratitude. Study 1 examines leader competence as an indicator of deservingness in a sample of leaders and employees in a manufacturing context. Studies 2 and 3 use survey and experimental methods to directly establish leader deservingness as a mechanism of the competence moderator and explore warmth as an additional component of employees' deservingness perceptions. All three studies show how gratitude expression ultimately shapes witnesses' tendencies to help expressers and seek feedback from them. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

MAKNA SIMBOLIK DAN KULTURAL TRADISI LEBARAN KETUPAT BAGI MASYARAKAT JAWA

The Ketupat Eid tradition is one of the cultural heritages of the Javanese people which is still preserved today. Eid Ketupat (kupatan) has deep value and meaning in several aspects, namely in the religious aspect as a means of spreading Islamic religion, strengthening ties of friendship, as an expression of gratitude to Allah SWT for the success of fasting during the month of Ramadan. In the spiritual aspect there is interaction to forgive each other, then in the social aspect it is a form of mutual cooperation, while in the economic aspect it can increase people's income by selling coconut leaves or palm leaves.Apart from having social meaning and value, the kupatan tradition also has symbolic meaning, namely Eid as a symbol of the end and end of the fasting month of Ramadan, luberan as a symbol of an invitation to share one's fortune by giving zakat and alms, melting as a symbol of admitting mistakes and forgiving each other, and laburan as a symbol so that humans always maintain their physical and spiritual purity. Apart from containing symbolic meaning, the Eid Kupatan tradition also contains cultural meaning, namely a means of communication and friendship, a means of giving alms, a means of honoring guests and a means of preserving ancestral traditions.

Impact of YouTube-based Learning on Early Childhood Education

The development of spiritual intelligence in five to six year old children warrants effective stimulation. Various tools are used in kindergartens for this purpose, yet there remains a scope for improvement. Consequently, this study advocates the use of Youtube as a medium for enhancing spiritual intelligence in children. Preliminary observations at the Asyiyah Bustanul Atfhal Dolago Kindergarten indicate a lack in spiritual understanding among children, from recognizing divinity in creation to showing respect to others as an expression of gratitude to God, and a basic understanding of hijaiyyah letters. Therefore, parents and teachers are encouraged to utilize Youtube to stimulate spiritual intelligence in these children, especially amidst the Covid-19 circumstances. This research employs an experimental design, conducted in three stages: preparatory, implementation, and final stages. The techniques for data collection include the use of observation sheets, with descriptive and inferential data analysis. The evaluation factors include understanding the pillars of faith and Islam, recognition of hijaiyyah letters, and knowing the two sentences of shahada. The findings suggest that the use of Youtube Audio Visual media successfully boosts spiritual intelligence in children aged five to six, as indicated by improved post-treatment observation results. Keywords: spiritual intelligence, Youtube, early childhood

Tales from an Island School: Stakeholders’ Partnership on Spotlight

This study delved into teachers' experiences at an island school in their collaboration with stakeholders. It aimed to capture the accounts of teachers regarding the involvement of stakeholders in the island school. The study had ten (10) participants, and it employed in-depth interviews to gather information from them. Through thematic analysis, the following themes were identified regarding stakeholders' participation: Planning and decision-making and Program implementation. These findings align with the principles of shared governance and empowerment of school heads as outlined in RA9155's mandate. Additionally, the study identified challenges in stakeholders' partnership, resulting in themes such as Weak commitment of stakeholders to participate and Financial and material deficiency. From the experiences and challenges shared by the teacher- participants, the following insights were developed: Encouraging stakeholders’ participation and increasing the school budget. These insights further reinforce the importance of stakeholders' participation in school planning, decision-making, and all school programs and activities. The study recommends that, to recognize the efforts of stakeholders in crafting the school plan and participating in school activities, incentives should be provided as a practical expression of gratitude. This will motivate stakeholders to consistently participate in school activities, including monitoring project implementation to ensure that the school plan is diligently executed according to the set target date.

“Nuakin Batu Kukuk” di Desa Tianyar, Karangasem

Purpose: The purpose of this scientific work is to explain the rules for playing the cuckoo stone shrine in Tianyar Village, Karangasem Regency, Bali. Reseach methods: This research uses a qualitative approach. Data collection in this research used observation, interview and documentation techniques. The researchers used the technique of checking the validity of triangulation data with sources. Results and discussion: Tianyar Village is proven to have carried out ceremonies which are carried out before planting and when the harvest arrives. The aim is as a self-defense mechanism in order to maintain the existence of traditions and continuity of life as well as integration, namely the allocation of the value of natural resources as an expression of gratitude to foster a culture of mutual help, mutual assistance and mutual cooperation. Conservation and maintenance lead to production patterns between penyakap and land owners. Implications: The existence of cuckoo stone shrines is a rule of thumb in regulating and maintaining the continuity of life, such as carrying out ceremonies that are carried out before planting and when the harvest arrives.