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Adolescents' mental health has been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the global reaction to it, which includes adjustments to daily and academic schedules. Gratitude is a component of a broader life philosophy that emphasises observing and celebrating the good things in life. Gratitude makes a person more concerned towards others be it environment or another person. Gratitude makes human connections valuable. The expression of gratitude plays important role in adolescent stage of our lifecycle as our well being is impacted by it. A grateful person acknowledges the generosity of others and is optimistic. The sense of gratitude motivates a person to notice and appreciate the positive aspects of any situation. The present paper explores the relationship between gratitude, happiness and well being of adolescents. It also highlights that by nurturing gratitude the potential of well-being can be improved. The integrative framework of gratitude related to well-being, optimism, happy relationships, and adaptive personality traits is highlighted in the research paper.

Keywords: Gratitude, well-being, happiness, adolescents, positive psychology