Appreciation

GLOSSARY

Acknowledging the value and meaning of something—an event, a person, a behavior, an object—and feeling a positive emotional connection to it. See also active-constructive responding and capitalization.

A blue envelope icon with a thank you note card inside, perfect for gratitude messages.
A blue envelope icon with a thank you note card inside, perfect for gratitude messages.

Reference:

Adler, M. G., & Fagley, N. S. (2005). Appreciation: Individual differences in finding value and meaning as a unique predictor of subjective well‐being. Journal of Personality, 73(1), 79-114. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-6494.2004.00305.x