Background Past studies have associated gratitude interventions with a host of positive
outcomes. However, there is a dearth of research regarding the impact such interventions
have on the academic motivation of university students, thought to be a primary determinant
of academic achievement and overall satisfaction with school activities. Here, we examined
the effects of a 2-week online gratitude journal intervention on the academic motivation of
university students. Methods Eighty-four students were randomly assigned to either an …