Meta-analytic connections between forgiveness and health: the moderating effects of forgiveness-related distinctions

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Authors

Kyler R. Rasmussen · Mount Royal University

Madelynn Stackhouse · University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Rachel W. Jones Ross · University of Calgary

Abstract

The findings provided considerable support to current theorizing about the health benefits of forgiveness. It is plausible that forgiveness might improve psychological health and reduce cardiovascular stress.

Topics & Keywords

Forgiveness and Related Behaviors Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health Resilience and Mental Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Psychology and Health

Volume 34, Issue 5, pp. 515-534

DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2018.1545906

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