Dispositional Gratitude as a Mediator in the Influence of Life Goals on Psychological Well-Being

Sychev Oleg A. Shukshin Altai State University for Humanities and Pedagogy

Gordeeva Тamara О. Lomonosov Moscow State University, HSE University

Titova Grandchamp Victoria A. Lomonosov Moscow State University

Rudnova Natalia A. Federal Scientific Center of Psychological and Multidisciplinary Research

Kornienko, D.S. Federal Scientific Center of Psychological and Multidisciplinary Research, Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation

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