Intervention Studies of Forgiveness: A Meta Analysis

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Journal Article Review: Intervention Studies on Forgiveness: A Meta-Analysis

Summary

The motivation and tendency of people to forgive others remains an important topic of discussion. In today’s society most people at some period have experienced feeling of un forgiveness towards friend, or relatives. “Forgiveness was defined as the ability to relinquish of resentment towards others” (Baskin & Enright, 2004, p. 80).

The purpose of this paper is to examine current research on forgiveness, by conducting a Meta-Analysis multiple studies on forgiveness. By conducting Meta-Analysis a latest research, will provide guidance for the configuration and expansion for future research on forgiveness.

“Earlier research proposed that people who have been treated unfair or have emotional problems could benefit from forgiving” (Baskin and Enright, 2004, p.79).

This research examined three theories on forgiveness intervention. First, Baskin and Enright, (2004, p.82) separate the study group into three classifications rather evaluate the entire category of studies on forgiveness into one group. Second, Baskin and Enright, (2004, p.82) categorized difference and compared decision-based verses process -based amongst previous research.

Third, Baskin and Enright, (2004, p.82) “examined how effective forgiveness therapy within a counseling session”. Baskin and Enright, (2004, p. 79) hypothesized forgiveness therapy is effective in clinical and counseling sessions for intervention.

Methods

Baskin and Enright, (2004, p.85) analyzed data from nine empirical studies on the effectiveness of forgiveness intervention in counseling settings. They then performed a test of Homogeneity to determine whether the studies could be arranged into one or t...

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... also forgive you” (New International Version).

Forgiveness does not mean that you agree with the treatment but that you are refusing to hold on to it. Ms. James said forgiveness is a process. The first part is understanding that you are not condoning the behavior. Second, acknowledging that your parents had problems that led them to mistreatment you. Third, praying for those who hurt you, helps you become free from bondage of the pain. At the end of the session, Karen asked Ms. James to pray for her. Karen told the reception on the way out I feel better and reschedule her appointment for next week.

References

Baskin, T. D., & Enright, R. W. (2004). Journal Article Review: Intervention Studies on Forgiveness: A Meta-Analysis. Journal of Counseling and Development, 82, 79-89.

Hayford, J.W. (2002) New Spirit Filled Life. Thomas Nelson Bibles

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