Gratitude is a key construct in positive psy-chology. Previous studies seldom examined the salientcontextual correlates of gratitude in early adolescence innon-Western society. This study examined the relationsamong family functioning, class environment, and grati-tude in a sample of 202 Chinese elementary school stu-dents. The results showed that family cohesion waspositively correlated with gratitude toward parents, helpers,and adversity. Family adaptability had a positive correla-tion with gratitude toward life and a sense of abundance inlife. Meanwhile, relationships with classmates were sig-nificantly and positively correlated with gratitude towardhelpers, adversity, and life, whereas learning burden wasnegatively correlated with a sense of abundance in life. Thetheoretical and practical implications are discussed.

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• The Relations Among Family Functioning, Class Environment,and Gratitude in Chinese Elementary School Student