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The language of gratitude: “Alhamdulillah” as an expression of appreciation to improve well-being

Authors
Hamim Hamim1, *, Risvi Uly Rosyidah1
1Department of Psychology, Faculty Psychology, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim, Malang, Jawa Timur, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: hamym.muchsin@gmail.com
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Hamim Hamim
Available Online 30 December 2023.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-188-3_23How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Language; Gratitude; positive emotion; wellbeing
Abstract

The abstract should summarize the contents of the paper in short terms, i.e. 150–250 The expression of gratitude is an emotion that has a significant expression in influencing happiness as well as individual well-being and increasing optimism in life. The expression of gratitude is also able to foster better relationships in social life. This study aims to explore the concept of gratitude in Indonesian communities by looking at the role of language as a medium of appreciation through expression. By using verbal expression, a person can convey the expression of appreciation and give appreciation to others for every good in life behavior. Each individual consciously expresses sincere gratitude with their language. Furthermore, the adoption of religious language such as the expression “Alhamdulillah” and so on as an expression of gratitude provides its own happiness and satisfaction to improve well-being. Gratitude with a particular language shows pro-social behavior, encourages each other in creating a positive reciprocal cycle in shaping a broader social and cultural context and creates acceptance in each individual, building stronger transedental relationships. The role of language provides a strong bond to form the habitual behavior of gratitude and leads to optimism and a more positive outlook on life, especially certain expressions in a community that become a positive feedback loop in social communication.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the Conference Psychology and Flourishing Humanity (PFH 2023)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
30 December 2023
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978-2-38476-188-3
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2352-5398
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10.2991/978-2-38476-188-3_23How to use a DOI?
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© 2023 The Author(s)
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