Are Americans Still Grateful? Our Landmark National Study Enters Its Fourth Wave – Take the 5-Minute Survey

Gracianna Winery, in partnership with Eastern Washington University and leading gratitude researcher Dr. Philip Watkins, today announced the launch of the fourth wave of its ongoing national Gratitude Study.

The public is invited to participate in the 2026 survey, which takes just 5–7 minutes: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7P69GWW.

Originally launched during the COVID pandemic in 2020, the study has tracked how Americans experience gratitude through periods of uncertainty, recovery, and change.

Across each wave (2020, 2021, 2024), one insight has remained consistent: gratitude continues to stand out as the leading positive emotional force, even as overall emotional health has fluctuated.

“This study has shown us that gratitude is remarkably resilient,” said Trini Amador, IV, partner at Gracianna Winery. “In this new wave, we’re asking a bigger question: Is gratitude still driving optimism in people’s lives?”

Dr. Watkins added, “The 2026 survey is a critical part of this long-term research. It helps us better understand how gratitude shapes our work, our relationships, and our daily lives – and how that may be evolving over time.”