The Relationships Between Gratitude and Resilience among Nigerian Married Couples

Abstract

This study investigates the complex connections between resilience and gratitude in Nigerian married couples. Robust literature establishes gratitude as a basic human virtue that contributes to a "good life," while resilience is interpreted as a person's ability to adjust to the difficulties they face in life. With 304 married participants, the study uses a quantitative methodology to measure resilience and gratitude using standardised questionnaires. The hypothesis that there is no association between the gratitude and resilience is rejected by the results, which show a strong positive association between resilience and gratitude (r=0.329). Furthermore, the outcomes of the t-test show a significant difference in means, confirming the effect of gratitude on resilience among married Nigerian couples. It's interesting to note that being grateful has additional benefits, such as improving everyday happiness and flexibility. These results add to the body of literature by highlighting the critical role that gratitude plays in marriages, impacting resilience and the overall quality of the partnership. The study emphasises how gratitude has a good energy and can strengthen close relationships with others. Subsequent investigations may explore more thoroughly the mechanisms by which gratitude enhances relationship dynamics, providing valuable perspectives for therapeutic therapies and relationship-building initiatives. All things considered, this study has important ramifications for strengthening resilience and gratitude among married couples in Nigeria.