Predictors of Physical and Mental Health in Recovery: the Role of State and Trait Gratitude, Social Contact, and Helping Others

In this study, we examined how gratitude (state and trait level), social contact, and helping predicted self-rated physical health and psychological distress in adult AA members maintaining sobriety. Participants (N = 113) completed baseline measures (trait gratitude, physical health) as well as daily reports of their participation in AA, helping behaviors, social contact, and psychological distress for 7 days. Analyses revealed different predictors for physical health and psychological distress. The impl ications for theory and practice are discussed.
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - Category: Addiction Source Type: research