Purpose and gratitude boost academic engagement
- Written by Mariya Yukhymenko, Associate Professor of Research and Statistics, California State University, Fresno
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The big idea
When it comes to academic success for college students, having a sense of purpose and gratitude makes a significant difference. That’s what I found in a peer-reviewed study p...