Relationship between Spirituality, Gratitude and Optimism among Young Adults

In the 21st century, people have started asking “what is right with people?” Positive psychology is a scientific and applied approach to identifying people’s strengths and promoting their positive functioning or qualities. The current study investigated the relationship between Spirituality, Gratitude, and Optimism among young adults in Mumbai. To better understand this relationship, a correlational design was used. Using convenience sampling a data of 100 participants was collected across Mumbai from the age range of 18-25 years. In the study, the Daily Spirituality Experience Scale (Lynn Underwood 2006), Gratitude Questionnaire (McCullogh et al., 2002), and Life Orientation Test Revised (Scheier and Carver 1994) were used. The data indicated a significant positive relationship between Spirituality and Optimism and Gratitude and Optimism. Further, regression analysis suggested that Spirituality (8%) and Gratitude (12%) to be significant predictors of Optimism.