Book · 2015

Forgiving

Michael E. McCullough

Oxford Clinical Psychology

Abstract

This chapter discusses forgiveness and research into the concept of interpersonal forgiving in developmental, social, and clinical psychology. It outlines the nature of forgiveness; the relevance of forgiveness to health, well-being, and relationships; and the effectiveness of educational and clinical interventions for encouraging forgiveness.

DOI: 10.1093/med:psych/9780195130447.003.0005