Power, defensive denigration, and the assuaging effect of gratitude expression

Overview of attention for article published in Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, May 2012

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Is there a dark side to gratitude?

MSN, 16 Nov 2025

The word “gratitude” is everywhere these days. On mental health leaflets and in magazine columns, emblazoned on mugs and…

Is there a dark side to gratitude?

inkl, 16 Nov 2025

The word “gratitude” is everywhere these days. On mental health leaflets and in magazine columns, emblazoned on mugs and…

11 simple ways to make your boss love you and help your work stand out

Business Insider Malaysia, 06 Jan 2020

In general, your boss will love you if you do great work. But sometimes it helps to use time-tested tricks to make your work…

11 simple ways to make your boss love you and help your work stand out

Business Insider Singapore, 06 Jan 2020

Beyond just doing great work. In general, your boss will love you if you do great work.

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