Gratitude Interventions for Academic Stress Among Pakistani Adolescents

The experimental nature of this study will provide the empirical data in analyzing the effectiveness of gratitude exercises which later can be adapted in stress reduction programs at school level. This research will focus on the school related positive life experiences for example thinking about a teacher/mentor kindness and contribution in their lives, then write a letter that describes their gratitude & letter will be delivered to that person indirectly. This may help in focusing on the positive aspects of school life. This modification will serve as testing this new model for assessing the combined effect of gratitude interventions.

Inclusion Criteria:High School StudentsStudying in same school for at least last six monthswithin 14-17 years of agenot having severe physical health issue or going under treatment for chronic illnessExclusion Criteria:not able to understand Urdu languageabove 17 years of age or below 14 yearsrecently enrolled in the particular school