scholarly journals Self-forgiveness in romantic relationships: 2. Impact on interpersonal forgiveness

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 181-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Pelucchi ◽  
F. Giorgia Paleari ◽  
Camillo Regalia ◽  
Frank D. Fincham
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Interpersonal Forgiveness ◽  
Self Forgiveness

Social support mediates the effect of forgiveness on subjective wellbeing in college students

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (5) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Junxiao Liu
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
College Students ◽  
Subjective Wellbeing ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Interpersonal Forgiveness ◽  
Self Forgiveness ◽  
Social Support Scale ◽  
The Relationship

I explored the relationship between forgiveness and subjective well-being (SWB), and the mediating effect of social support in this relationship. Participants were 443 college students from Henan, China, who completed the Heartland Forgiveness Scale, Perceived Social Support Scale, and Subjective Well-Being Scale. The results show that both interpersonal forgiveness and self-forgiveness were significantly correlated with SWB. Moreover, social support partially mediated the effects of both self-forgiveness and interpersonal forgiveness on SWB. These findings extend prior research and elucidate how forgiveness can influence SWB in college students.

scholarly journals The relationship between cognitive distortions and forgiveness in romantic relationships

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1338
Author(s):  
Gökçen Aydın ◽  
Nasibe Kandemir Özdinç ◽  
Meral Aksu
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Cognitive Distortions ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
State University ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Self Forgiveness ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of the present study was to find out the relationship between cognitive distortions and forgiveness in romantic relationships of college students. The sample of the study was 340 college students who have a romantic relationship at a state university in Turkey. The purposeful sampling method was carried out in this correlational study. In order to collect data, three instruments were utilized: Interpersonal Cognitive Distortions Scale (ICDS), Heartland Forgiveness Scale and Demographic Data Form. The scales were put online to survey.metu.edu.tr and students having a romantic relationship were asked to complete the scale. In the present study, canonical correlation was conducted through SPSS 22 statistical package for data analysis in order to assess the relationship between two sets of variables: “Interpersonal Rejection”, “Unrealistic Relationship Expectation” and “Interpersonal Misperception” are the subscales of interpersonal cognitive distortions on one set and “Forgiveness of Self”, “Forgiveness of Others” and “Forgiveness of Situations” are the subscales of forgiveness on the other set. The study was significant because it might fill the gap in the literature and counseling field in terms of finding the relationship between two sets of variables to give a light to possible predictors in future research studying romantic relationships.

Love's Forgiveness

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Lippitt
Keyword(s):  
New Testament ◽  
Cognitive Biases ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Character Trait ◽  
Interpersonal Forgiveness ◽  
Philosophy Of Love ◽  
Self Forgiveness ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
Contemporary Work ◽  
Dead Man

This book combines a discussion of the nature and ethics of forgiveness with a discussion—inspired by Kierkegaard—of the implications of considering interpersonal forgiveness as a ‘work of love’. It introduces the reader to some key questions that have exercised recent philosophers of forgiveness, discussing the relationship between forgiveness and an extended notion of resentment; considering whether forgiveness should be ‘conditional’ or ‘unconditional’ (showcasing a particular understanding of the latter); and arguing that there are legitimate forms of ‘third party’ forgiveness. It then introduces the idea of forgiveness as a work of love through a discussion of Kierkegaard, key New Testament passages on forgiveness, and some contemporary work on the philosophy of love. Drawing on both philosophy and the New Testament, it offers an understanding of forgiveness that incorporates both agapic love and a proper concern for justice. It explores religious and secular uses of key metaphors for forgiveness, and the idea of ‘forgivingness’ as a character trait, suggesting that seeking to correct for various cognitive biases is key to the development of such a virtue, and connecting it to other putative virtues, such as humility and hope. It draws on both Kierkegaard’s ‘discourse literature’ and contemporary philosophical work on these latter characteristics, before turning to a discussion of the nature of self-forgiveness. Throughout the book, the philosophical and theological literature is rooted in a discussion of various ‘forgiveness narratives’, including Prejean’s Dead Man Walking, Elva and Stranger’s South of Forgiveness, and McEwan’s Atonement.

Ethical Aspects of Self-Forgiveness

SATS ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Espen Gamlund
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Question ◽  
Ethical Aspects ◽  
Interpersonal Forgiveness ◽  
Self Forgiveness

AbstractIn this paper, I discuss some central ethical aspects of self-forgiveness. A first comparison is made between interpersonal forgiveness and self-forgiveness. It would seem that self-forgiveness follows much of the same structure as interpersonal forgiveness, although with some exceptions. One noticeable difference is that with self-forgiveness, the forgiver and forgiven is one and the same person. The main ethical question discussed is when self-forgiveness is morally permissible. I argue that self-forgiveness is only morally permissible when the wrongdoer acknowledges wrongdoing and display genuine repentance. He must also, insofar as possible, ask the victim for forgiveness before contemplating self-forgiveness.

Kierkegaard and forgiveness

2020 ◽  
pp. 65-104
Author(s):  
John Lippitt
Keyword(s):  
New Testament ◽  
Romantic Love ◽  
Interpersonal Forgiveness ◽  
Self Forgiveness ◽  
Works Of Love ◽  
Epistemic Standards ◽  
Divine Forgiveness

This chapter introduces Kierkegaard’s contribution to the debate about forgiveness. The first part gives an overview of his explicit accounts of forgiveness, focusing upon the divine forgiveness of sins and its implications for interpersonal (human) forgiveness and self-forgiveness. This incorporates discussion of some key New Testament passages on forgiveness. The second part explores what difference is made by understanding interpersonal forgiveness as a ‘work of love’. Against the objection that ‘love’s vision’ involves wilful blindness, it is argued (drawing on both Kierkegaard and Troy Jollimore) that love has its own epistemic standards and that Jollimore’s claims about romantic love and friendship can in the relevant respects be extended to the case of agapic neighbour-love. In developing this view—which is seen as echoing important themes in Kierkegaard’s Works of Love—the importance of understanding ‘love’s forgiveness’ in the light of other virtues, especially hope and humility, begins to be shown.

scholarly journals Self-forgiveness in romantic relationships: It matters to both of us.

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 541-549 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Pelucchi ◽  
F. Giorgia Paleari ◽  
Camillo Regalia ◽  
Frank D. Fincham
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Self Forgiveness

"Self-forgiveness in romantic relationships: It matters to both of us": Correction to Pelucchi et al. (2013).

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 861-861 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Pelucchi ◽  
F. Giorgia Paleari ◽  
Camillo Regalia ◽  
Frank D. Fincham
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Self Forgiveness

scholarly journals Forgiveness in Committed Couples: Its Synergy with Humility, Justice, and Reconciliation

Religions ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Everett Worthington ◽  
Eric Brown ◽  
John McConnell
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Couple Therapy ◽  
Emotional Valence ◽  
Psychological Help ◽  
Individual Psychotherapy ◽  
Committed Relationships ◽  
Relational Experiences ◽  
Self Forgiveness ◽  
Committed Couples ◽  
Pastoral Practice

Theologians, pastors, and psychological help-providers have not always worked harmoniously. This can be especially true with couples. Theological and pastoral help-providers value marriage as sacred and are reluctant to entertain ending it. Most psychotherapists have more training and experience in individual psychotherapy than in couple therapy. Drawing on the parable of the Good Samaritan, we appeal to theologians, pastors, and psychological help-givers to work together. We examine ways that psychological findings might inform theology and pastoral practice. As an example, we use forgiveness in committed romantic relationships. What causes strong couple relationships are the formation, strengthening, maintenance, and (when damaged) repair of ruptures in the emotional bond. Thus, forgiveness is one major cause of good marriage. Forgiveness requires being oriented toward the other person’s welfare, and in humility responding to wrongdoing mercifully. Forgiving in committed relationships seeks a net positive emotional valence toward the partner built on empathy, humility, and responsibility. Good relationships also involve self-forgiveness when one feels self-condemnation over one’s own misdeeds. For help-givers, humility is a key to promoting relational experiences of virtue. We show that forgiveness is related to health. Religiously oriented help-providers can promote better relationships and better health by fostering forgiveness.

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