The bidirectional longitudinal relationship between parental attachment and gratitude among Chinese children

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• Gratitude levels increase alongside stronger parental attachment among children.
• Key evidence shows a significant correlation with gratitude measured over two years in a sample of 300 children.
• This observational analysis investigates parental attachment and gratitude in a Chinese demographic.
• Findings highlight the importance of healthy attachments for psychological well-being in children.