ABSTRACT
Some people focus on good times with friends, are grateful for the sacrifices of others on their behalf, and appreciate the positive around them. Yet others fail to notice these things and take positive outcomes, experiences, or circumstances for granted (Fagley, 2012; Fagley & Adler, 2012). These people may focus instead on negative events, disagreements, mistakes, and problems, and exhibit a sense of entitlement. As these observations suggest, there are individual differences in appreciation, and research has demonstrated these are related to important outcomes like well-being (e.g., Adler & Fagley, 2005; Fagley, 2012).
