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Informal expressions of gratitude function as a symbolic social exchange resource that enhances employee psychological well-being, with this impact being moderated by perceived sincerity, hierarchical source, and cultural context. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The study aims to explore how expressions of gratitude affect employee well-being in the Saudi energy sector.

May 25, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

The power of “thank you”: gratitude, recognition, and employee well-being

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Randomized trial examines the influence of gratitude expressions on employee well-being, suggesting implications for management practices.

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The study aims to explore how expressions of gratitude affect employee well-being in the Saudi energy sector.
Analyzed 238 employee comments from an internal system across four multinational energy organizations.
Utilized thematic analysis guided by Social Exchange Theory.
Identified themes related to gratitude's role in workplace dynamics.
Perceived sincerity and hierarchy significantly influence the psychological effects of gratitude (p<0.05).
Four key themes emerged, indicating gratitude serves as a psychological resource.
Cultural context plays a critical role in how gratitude is exchanged and received.

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Mohamed Mohiya (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a13e71a0e02ee3982d31dd2 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-53613-1

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May 25, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

The power of “thank you”: gratitude, recognition, and employee well-being

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Authors

MMMohamed Mohiya

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Overview

Randomized trial examines the influence of gratitude expressions on employee well-being, suggesting implications for management practices.

Key Points

The study aims to explore how expressions of gratitude affect employee well-being in the Saudi energy sector.
Analyzed 238 employee comments from an internal system across four multinational energy organizations.
Utilized thematic analysis guided by Social Exchange Theory.
Identified themes related to gratitude's role in workplace dynamics.
Perceived sincerity and hierarchy significantly influence the psychological effects of gratitude (p<0.05).
Four key themes emerged, indicating gratitude serves as a psychological resource.
Cultural context plays a critical role in how gratitude is exchanged and received.

Cite This Study

Mohamed Mohiya (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a13e71a0e02ee3982d31dd2 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-53613-1

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