Journal of Meditation based Psychological Counseling (J Medit Psychol Couns)
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Research Article

The effects of prayer participants’ gratitude tendency on psychological well-being: Focusing on the moderating effect of flow

Bujeon (Liturgical Assistant), Gounsa, Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, Republic of Korea

Correspondence to Kim, Jiyeong (Ven. Du Nyeom), E-mail: kj4909@nate.com

Volume 35, Pages 137-147, December 2025.
Journal of Meditation Based Psychological Counseling 2025, 35, 137-147. https://doi.org/10.12972/mpca.2025.35.10
Received on December 03, 2025, Revised on December 11, 2025, Accepted on December 30, 2025, Published on December 31, 2025.
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the moderating effect of flow in the relationship between gratitude tendencies and psychological well-being of prayer participants. For this purpose, the following research questions were set. First, what is the relationship between gratitude disposition, psychological well-being, and flow of prayer participants? Second, what is the moderating effect of flow in the relationship between gratitude tendencies and psychological well-being of prayer participants? To solve the research problem, data from 304 prayer participants were analyzed using statistical methods. The results derived from the study are as follows. First, as a result of conducting a correlation analysis to examine the relationship between gratitude tendency, flow, and psychological well-being, it was found that there was a significant positive correlation between gratitude tendency and flow, gratitude tendency and psychological well-being, and flow and psychological well-being. Second, as a result of verifying the moderating effect of flow in the relationship between gratitude disposition and psychological well-being, it was confirmed that flow plays a significant role as a moderating variable in the relationship between gratitude disposition and psychological well-being. This study sought to confirm the moderating effect of flow in the relationship between gratitude disposition and psychological well-being with the purpose of improving the psychological well-being of prayer participants. It is significant that the discussion confirmed the influence of ‘flow’, an intervention point that can increase the psychological well-being of prayer participants. Additionally, it is significant in that it provided basic information about the psychological and emotional support that temples can provide along with prayers.

Keywords

prayer participants, gratitude tendency, psychological well-being, flow, moderating effect

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