Forgiveness as a positive character strength
Journal Title: The Journal of Happiness and Well-Being - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
This study introduces the forgiveness concept, one of the positive character strengths, and forgiveness-oriented therapies to Turkish literature. The content of the literature review includes: the attempts to define forgiveness: definitions of forgiveness; development of forgiveness across the life span; the benefits of forgiveness on social relationships, physical health and mental well-being; its predictors; measurement tools; therapy applications; Turkish literature; criticism and the areas that may necessitate further studies. The majority of suggested forgiveness definitions emphasize the shift of negative emotions for example, revenge, to positive emotions such as empathy and compassion. A considerable amount of literature has suggested the benefits of forgiveness on social relationships, physical and mental health for all parties. With the development of forgiveness scales, there has been an increasing interest in the field of forgiveness research. Forgiveness oriented therapies have been devised, and several studies implied their effectiveness for clients with different conditions. Seen as a virtue in many cultures (including Turkish) and religions around the world, forgiveness has been encouraged.
Authors and Affiliations
Fatma Tuba Aydın| Sigmund Freud University Vienna, Department of Psychotherapy Science, Vienna. E-mail: ftaydin@gmail.com
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