Gratitude as a Component of the Family Relationship with a Teenager
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https://doi.org/10.34767/PP.2026.01.02Keywords:
pedagogy of gratitude, gratitude in the family, family with an adolescent, adolescence in a family with an adolescent, gratitude as a protective factor, gratitude as a predictor of respect in the familyAbstract
Gratitude in the family is a key factor supporting relationships, harmony and emotional development. Studies in many countries emphasize its adaptive nature and importance in family life. Parents and children who practice gratitude enjoy better relationships and a higher level of well-being. Gratitude in the context of family life is studied by scientists from disciplines such as psychology, sociology and pedagogy. Its impact on relationships, the quality of family life and emotional development of children is analyzed. This article discusses research on gratitude in families in which people function in the period of adolescence. The specificity of this period determines the specificity of the bond between parents and children. Practicing gratitude, on the other hand, can contribute to better functioning in the field of relationships. Moreover, gratitude can be considered an important factor protecting against risky behaviors of young people and a predictor of mutual respect.
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