Specific Gratitude Reference
A single, concrete point of focus that makes gratitude specific and tangible, observable as one explicitly named object of appreciation within the exchange.
Operational Definition
One occurrence would be coded when a turn names a single concrete object of gratitude, that is, one specific item rather than a general expression of thanks. The turn naming the specific focus is the unit.
Measurement Schema
Proposed measurement protocol (not yet empirically validated): Rater coding distinguishing specific, concrete gratitude foci from generic thanks on transcripts, by two coders, with Cohen's kappa; could be reported as the count of concrete gratitude foci per session.