Publication Date
2009
Degree Granted
Ph.D.
Institution Granting Degree
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Disciplines
Child Psychology | European Languages and Societies | Psychology | Social Psychology
Abstract
This study appraises the effects of a parent-led forgiveness intervention on mental health and relationship variables for parents and their third grade children (ages 8-9) in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In this study, parents in the experimental group (n = 5) used a curriculum guide to teach forgiveness to their children, while the control parents (n = 5) participated in art activities with their children. Statistical analyses demonstrated a significant increase in interpersonal forgiveness of an offender for parents who taught forgiveness to their child. No significant between-group differences were revealed for other mental health and relationship variables, either for children or for parents. Implementation issues, findings, and future directions are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Magnuson, Chad, "The Forgiving Family: Effects of a Parent-led Forgiveness Program on Mental and Relational Health" (2009). Faculty Dissertations. 139.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/fac_dis/139
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