On the connection between gratitude and resilience
A research project on the topic of "resilience and health"
Dr Nicolai Hahn, in cooperation with Prof Patrick Brzoska (Chair of Health Care Research)
Project overview
Doctoral project: The relationship between gratitude and resilience was researched in a medical doctoral thesis. The aim was to answer questions about the correlation between gratitude, resilience and resilience factors and to determine the extent to which gratitude has a direct or indirect influence on resilience.
Initial results of the study were published in 2024.
Further information
- Publication:Hahn N, Brzoska P, Kiessling C. On the relationship between gratitude and resilience in medical students. GMS Journal for Medical Education 2024; 41(1): Doc8.
- PhD student & contact person for further questions: Nicolai Hahn
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Prof. Dr.
Claudia Kiessling
Chair holder
Faculty of Health (School of Medicine) | Chair for the Education of Personal and Interpersonal Competencies in Health Care
Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 50
58455 WittenRoom number: C-2.319

Prof. Dr. PH
Patrick Brzoska
Chair holder
Faculty of Health (School of Medicine) | Chair of Health Care Research
Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 50
58455 WittenRoom number: 1.002