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Eastern Washington University - Gracianna Winery Gratitude Study (2026)

Eastern Washington University - Gracianna Winery Gratitude Study (2026)

This is a short update questionnaire for a study initiated in 2020 that aims to investigate your feelings, thoughts, and attitudes regarding gratitude, now and in the future.
In this study you will answer three groups of questions concerning your current emotional well-being (e.g., "I am satisfied with life"), your perceived changes in yourself (e.g., “I am more compassionate towards other people”), and your general emotional perspective on the future (e.g., "I am hopeful").

The questionnaire should take less than 15 minutes. Your identity will be anonymous UNLESS you wish us to send you the results of the study.

If you do wish the results to be shared with you, you will be asked for your email address at the end. If you have any questions about this study, please do not hesitate to contact Trini Amador at trini3@gracianna.com.

Completing this survey indicates that you are at least 18 years of age and constitutes your consent to voluntarily participate in this research. Note that there are "validity check" questions in the survey indicating that you are an attentive human responding. :)

If you have any questions about the study, please contact Philip Watkins the Principal Investigator (pwatkins@ewu.edu). If you have questions or concerns about your rights as a participant in this study or any complaints you wish to make, please contact the Office of Grant and Research Development, at 509-359-6567 or ogrd@ewu.edu.
1.Current feelings
Please rate the emotions you have felt in the past week:
(Required.)
Not at all
Very slightly
A little
Somewhat
Moderately
Quite a bit
Extremely
Worried / Stressed
Happy
Irritable
Thankful
Hopeful
Calm
Sad
Grateful
Connected
Relieved
Optimistic
Joyful
Guilty
Disconnected
2.Perceived changes in self (part 1/5).
During times of collective hardship, people can discover positive aspects of themselves or the world. Which developments have you witnessed in yourself over the last 12 months?
(Required.)
Not at all
Very slightly
A little
Somewhat
Moderately
Quite a bit
Extremely
I invest more energy in close relationships.
I notice I am stronger than I thought I would be.
I am more ready to help others.
I am rediscovering old interests.
At meals, I take more time to appreciate and savor my food and the bouquet of my wine.
I am now more mindful of others who want to help me.
3.Perceived changes in self (part 2/5).
During times of collective hardship, people can discover positive aspects of themselves or the world. Which developments have you witnessed in yourself over the last 12 months?
(Required.)
Not at all
Very slightly
A little
Somewhat
Moderately
Quite a bit
Extremely
I am more relaxed and notice I do not have to be in control of everything.
I feel a connection to something bigger than myself.
I am more compassionate towards other people.
I try new things and am developing new interests.
I have been overwhelmed by the beauty of humanity/others.
4.For the purpose of validating data, please choose the number "4" as the answer for this response.
5.Perceived changes in self (part 3/5).
During times of collective hardship, people can discover positive aspects of themselves or the world. Which developments have you witnessed in yourself over the last 12 months?
(Required.)
Not at all
Very slightly
A little
Somewhat
Moderately
Quite a bit
Extremely
I notice I am able to cope with more uncertainty than normal.
I am more likely to stop and count my blessings.
I am dealing more creatively with challenges in my job.
I'm finding that drinking wine enhances other experiences more now than it did before.
I am less a perfectionist and more forgiving of myself.
6.Perceived changes in self (part 4/5).
During times of collective hardship, people can discover positive aspects of themselves or the world. Which developments have you witnessed in yourself over the last 12 months?
(Required.)
Not at all
Very slightly
A little
Somewhat
Moderately
Quite a bit
Extremely
For data checking purposes, please choose “quite a bit” for this response.
I have more appreciation for the infrastructure I depend on for my existence, like access to food, healthcare, home delivery and other services.
I see more clearly what is really important in my life.
My trust in public institutions has grown.
I notice I am relying on other people more.
7.Perceived changes in self (part 5/5).
During times of collective hardship, people can discover positive aspects of themselves or the world. Which developments have you witnessed in yourself over the last 12 months?
(Required.)
Not at all
Very slightly
A little
Somewhat
Moderately
Quite a bit
Extremely
I am dealing more creatively with challenges in my personal life.
I believe more firmly in the good in people.
My self-confidence has grown.
I have a better understanding that it is vital to appreciate each day you are alive.
I am more grateful for the positive aspects of my life.
I have a better sense of what’s most important to me.
8.Future feelings.
Please rate the degree to which you anticipate feeling each of the following emotions in the future - two to three months from now. In other words, regardless of how you have felt recently or how you feel right now, we want you to imagine how you will feel two to three months from now.(Required.)
Not at all
Very slightly
A little
Somewhat
Moderately
Quite a bit
Extremely
Worried / Stressed
Happy
Irritable
Thankful
Hopeful
Calm
Sad
Grateful
Connected
Relieved
Optimistic
Joyful
Guilty
Disconnected
9.Over the last 12 months, which issue has had the biggest impact on your day-to-day stress level? (Please choose 1 below)(Required.)
10.Below are three statements with which you may agree or disagree. Using the 1-7 scale below, indicate your agreement with each item below.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Slightly Disagree
Neither Agree or Disagree
Slightly Agree
Agree
Strongly Agree
In most ways, my life is close to my ideal.
The conditions of my life are excellent.
I am satisfied with my life.
11.Gender: What is your gender? (Optional)
12.What is your age? (Optional)
13.What is the highest level of school you have completed or the highest degree you have received? (If currently enrolled, highest degree received.) (Optional)
14.If you are interested in receiving the results of this study, please enter your email address here (optional):
15.If you are an EWU student, please enter your SONA ID here.
16.Thank you for your participation in this survey. Please click the "done" button below to save and exit the survey.

If you wish the study results to be emailed to you send an email to Trini Amador at Gracianna Winery in Healdsburg: trini3@gracianna.com.

Reminder! Click the "done" button below to save and exit the survey. We are so grateful for your participation!
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