Forgiveness, forbearance, and time: The temporal unfolding of transgression-related interpersonal motivations.
Baylor University · Southern Methodist University · +1 more institution
Abstract
The investigators proposed that transgression-related interpersonal motivations result from 3 psychological parameters: forbearance (abstinence from avoidance and revenge motivations, and maintenance of benevolence), trend forgiveness (reductions in avoidance and revenge, and increases in benevolence), and temporary forgiveness (transient reductions in avoidance and revenge, and transient increases in benevolence). In 2 studies, the investigators examined this 3-parameter model. Initial ratings of transgression severity and empathy were directly related to forbearance but not trend forgiveness. Initial responsibility attributions were inversely related to forbearance but directly related to trend forgiveness.…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 18.03
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 60
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3Topics & keywords
- Forbearance
- Forgiveness
- Psychology
- Interpersonal communication
- Social psychology
- Marine transgression
- Interpersonal interaction
- Interpersonal relationship