Appreciated and Motivated: Examining Whether, When, and Why Receiving Gratitude Enhances Instrumentality Intentions in Romantic Relationships
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin
Published online on August 22, 2025
Abstract
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Ahead of Print.
People benefit immensely when they have close relationship partners who are instrumental (i.e., helpful) to their goal pursuit. However, little is known about whatmotivatespartners’ continued instrumentality. Research on gratitude led us to examine ...
People benefit immensely when they have close relationship partners who are instrumental (i.e., helpful) to their goal pursuit. However, little is known about whatmotivatespartners’ continued instrumentality. Research on gratitude led us to examine ...