Abstract
Forgiving promotes continuity in interpersonal relationships by mending the inevitable injuries and transgressions that occur in social interaction. This article presents a conceptual model positing that forgiveness is prosocial change in the motivations to avoid or to seek revenge against a transgressor. Social-psychological factors that are correlates and determinants of forgiving are reviewed. Also reviewed is the current measurement technology for assessing forgiveness constructs at the offense-specific level, the relationship-specific level, and the dispositional level. The links between forgiveness and human health and well-being are also explored. The article concludes with recommendations for future research on forgiving.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 43-55 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Psychology
- Clinical Psychology