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The Gratitude Scale

The Gratitude Scale- Six Item Form (GQ-6) is a widely used self-report tool designed to assess an individual's tendency to experience gratitude in daily life. Developed by McCullough, Emmons, and Tsang (2002).

2 minutes to complete

Eligibility

To be eligible to complete the Gratitude Scale, individuals should be able to understand and respond to the questions accurately. They should also have the ability to reflect on their feelings of gratitude and provide honest responses. Additionally, participants should be willing to engage in the self-assessment process with an open mind and sincere attitude.

Questions for The Gratitude Scale

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Questions

1.

I have so much in life to be thankful for.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Neutral
  5. Slightly agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly agree
2.

If I had to list everything that I felt grateful for, it would be a very long list.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Neutral
  5. Slightly agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly agree
3.

When I look at the world, I don’t see much to be grateful for.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Neutral
  5. Slightly agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly agree
4.

I am grateful to a wide variety of people.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Neutral
  5. Slightly agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly agree
5.

As I get older I find myself more able to appreciate the people, events, and situations that have been part of my life history.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Neutral
  5. Slightly agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly agree
6.

Long amounts of time can go by before I feel grateful to something or someone.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Neutral
  5. Slightly agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly agree

Scoring

Scale Score
strongly disagree 1
disagree 2
slightly disagree 3
neutral 4
slightly agree 5
agree 6
strongly agree 7

Interpretation

Score Range Interpretation
6–35 Low Gratitude
36–40 Moderate Gratitude
41–42 High Gratitude

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Here are some FAQs and additional information
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The Gratitude Scale

What is the purpose of the Gratitude Questionnaire (GQ-6)?

The GQ-6 is designed to measure how often you experience feelings of gratitude in your daily life.

How should I answer the questions?

Respond based on your genuine feelings and experiences, not how you think you “should” answer.

What do my results mean?

Your total score reflects your general level of gratitude, which can offer insight into your overall outlook and well-being.

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