Gratitude and Anxiety Observational Study

The purpose of this research project is to examine the relationship between expressions of gratitude and observable anxiety behaviors among college students in an academic environment. Specifically, the study will investigate whether students who express gratitude more frequently after receiving help from a teaching assistant (TA) show fewer observable anxiety-related behaviors. Understanding this relationship may provide insight into how small social interactions, such as expressing appreciation, relate to emotional well-being in academically demanding settings.