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Gratitude and grit indirectly reduce risk of suicidal ideations by enhancing meaning in life

Evidence for a mediated moderation model

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ID11067763
AuthorsEvan M Kleiman (0000-0001-8002-1167, George Mason University), Leah M Adams (0000-0002-1627-743X), L Adams (0000-0002-2042-6442, George Mason University), Todd B Kashdan (0000-0001-6438-0485, George Mason University, corresponding author), John H Riskind (0000-0003-1565-6021, George Mason University)
Year2013
Volume47
Issue5
Pages539-546
Publication date2013-10-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Research in Personality (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0092-6566 • E-ISSN: 1095-7251
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.jrp.2013.04.007
OpenAlexW1997645833
LanguageEN
Citations received88
References cited54

Big Five personality traits · Gratitude · Grit · Life satisfaction · Meaning (existential) · Moderation · Personality · Psychotherapist · Clinical Psychology · Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation · Optimism, Hope, and Well-being · Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health · Social Psychology

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