Expressing gratitude via instant communication technology: A randomized controlled trial targeting college students’ mental health

The present study used a randomized controlled research design to test an adaptation of the gratitude letter-writing-and-visit intervention, using notes instead of letters and instant communication technology instead of personal visits, for the purposes of improving college students (N = 115) mental health. The gratitude-based intervention condition was tested in comparison to two active control conditions, one using instant communication...