Objective: To explore the relationship between savoring response, gratitude and self-esteem. Methods: Six items gratitude scale GQ-6, the Way of Savoring Checklist(WOSC) and self-esteem scale(SES) were used to investigate 835 rural children. Results: There were significant differences between different gender, grades and popularity of left-behind children in savoring response. The savoring response of children was significantly correlated with gratitude and self-esteem. There was a partial mediating effect in the relationship between savoring response and gratitude. Conclusion: Gratitude and S...