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Purpose Adopting a positive mindset fosters creativity and productivity by allowing individuals to perceive the favorable aspects in every given circumstance. This study aims to find out the villagers' attitudes towards positive thinking and others' well-being. Materials and Methods Data for the research were collected using self-administered, structured, closed-ended questions. The questionnaire included villagers' perspectives on extraversion (Ext.), life satisfaction (LS), meaning in life (ML), neuroticism (Neo.), nurturing positive thoughts (NPT), and attitudes towards the well-being of others (ATOW). Purposive sampling was used to interview 500 people for this study. Numerous discrepancies were identified in the questionnaire after data collection. We evaluated the hypothesis after analyzing the responses of 400 participants. The research used Smart PLS version 4.1.0.0. Findings The study's findings revealed a statistically significant beneficial effect of extraversion (sociability), life satisfaction (LS), meaning in life (ML), and neuroticism (Neo.) on nursing positive thoughts (NPT). Furthermore, nursing positive thoughts (NPT) shows a substantial positive correlation with attitudes towards the well-being of others (ATOW). Implication According to this study, it is essential to support everyone, regardless of demographic factors such as gender, religion, age, occupation, and academic qualification of those living in rural areas to foster a positive mindset. To effectively implement attribution philosophy, policymakers should focus on community-based and optimistic programs. Originality Despite past studies emphasizing the global significance of psychometric qualities of villagers, this study revealed the elements affecting villagers' perceptions that foster positive attitudes towards the well-being of others in Bangladesh.
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