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. 2022 Sep 4;19(17):11084.
doi: 10.3390/ijerph191711084.

Gratitude in Organizations: Psychometric Properties of the Italian Version of the Gratitude Resentment and Appreciation Test-Revised Short (GRAT-RS) in Workers

Letizia Palazzeschi  1 , Andrea Svicher  1 , Alessio Gori  2 , Annamaria Di Fabio  1
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Gratitude in Organizations: Psychometric Properties of the Italian Version of the Gratitude Resentment and Appreciation Test-Revised Short (GRAT-RS) in Workers

Letizia Palazzeschi et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health. .

Abstract

In a healthy organization's framework and strength-based prevention perspectives, gratitude represents an important resource. Gratitude is a worthy construct able to promote the well-being of both workers and organizations. Gratitude is also an interesting variable in relation to success, efficiency and productivity in organizations that can be increased through specific training. Gratitude is, therefore, considered a promising resource for both individuals and organizations. This study aims at analyzing the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Gratitude Resentment and Appreciation Test-Revised Short (GRAT-RS). Participants were 359 Italian workers from different public and private organizations. Factor structure, internal consistency, and concurrent validity were analyzed. Confirmatory factor analysis supported a multidimensional bifactor structure. Good internal consistency and concurrent validity were established. Results indicated that the Italian version of the Gratitude Resentment and Appreciation Test-Revised Short (GRAT-RS) is a valid instrument to detect gratitude in the Italian context with workers.

Keywords: Gratitude Resentment and Appreciation Test–Revised Short (GRAT–RS); gratitude; healthy organizations; organizations; psychometric properties; strength-based prevention perspectives; workers.

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Bifactor measurement model of Italian version of the GRAT–RS (GEN: general factor; LOSD: lack of a sense of deprivation specific factor; SP: simple pleasures specific factor; SA: social appreciation specific factor).
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