Promoting wellbeing in schools: The effectiveness of a Gratitude diary intervention to increase pupils sense of school belonging.

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When:
March 22, 2017 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
2017-03-22T18:30:00+00:00
2017-03-22T20:00:00+00:00
Where:
Wig and Pen Oxford
9-13 George St
Oxford OX1 2AU
UK
Cost:
Free
Contact:
The British Psychological Society
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Academic Psychology
children diary education gratitude positive psychology primary school Psychology teaching wellbeing

The construct of gratitude is gaining wide attention in the field of positive psychology. Gratitude diaries can be used as a simple, intentional activity to reframe our daily experiences and encourage positive reflection.

The majority of studies have used adult participants and there has been limited research into how gratitude diaries can have a positive impact on children’s well-being. Tara Diebel is an Educational Psychologist working for Hampshire County Council and completed her professional doctorate at Southampton University in 2013. She will talk about her research in primary schools that evaluated whether gratitude diaries could improve a child’s school experience and social well-being.