The Multidimensional Nature of the Quest Construct Forgiveness, Spiritual Perception,& Differentiation of Self

The study examined relationships between differentiation of self, sacred loss/desecration, and decisional or emotional forgiveness. A convenience sample (N = 437) completed an on-line survey. After controlling for impact of the event, impression management, hurtfulness, and religiousness, sacred los...

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Authors: Holeman, Virginia Todd 1953- (Author) ; Dean, Janet B. (Author) ; Deshea, Lise (Author) ; Duba, Jill D. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 2011
In: Journal of psychology and theology
Year: 2011, Volume: 39, Issue: 1, Pages: 31-43
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:The study examined relationships between differentiation of self, sacred loss/desecration, and decisional or emotional forgiveness. A convenience sample (N = 437) completed an on-line survey. After controlling for impact of the event, impression management, hurtfulness, and religiousness, sacred loss/desecration partially predicted forgiveness. Sacred loss significantly predicted one measure of emotional forgiveness, and desecration significantly predicted two measures of decisional forgiveness and one measure of emotional forgiveness. Four differentiation of self scales were examined in separate hierarchical regression analyses as predictors of forgiveness, controlling for impact of the event, impression management, and hurtfulness. Each differentiation of self scale significantly predicted reduction of negative emotion, and two differentiation of self scales significantly predicted inhibition of harmful intention. Differentiation of self partially mediated the relationship between sacred loss/desecration and emotional or decisional forgiveness. Implications for clinical practice and future research are considered.
ISSN:2328-1162
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of psychology and theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/009164711103900103