The results suggest that forgiveness interventions are effective in reducing depression, anger and hostility, and stress and distress and in promoting positive affect
2016
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- There is a growing body of research highlighting the role of forgiveness therapy in improving different aspects of psychological health in populations who have experienced diverse types of hurt, violence, or trauma
- This article reports the findings of a systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy of process-based forgiveness interventions among samples of adolescents and adults who had experienced a range of sources of hurt or violence against them
- The results suggest that forgiveness interventions are effective in reducing depression, anger and hostility, and stress and distress and in promoting positive affect
- The findings provide moderately strong evidence to suggest that forgiving a variety of real-life interpersonal offenses can be effective in promoting different dimensions of mental well-being
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