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Abstract
The present pilot research examined Restore: The Journey to Self-Forgiveness—an online self-forgiveness curriculum—to evaluate its effectiveness in improving levels of self-forgiveness, related positive psychological traits/states, and mental health. Study 1 (N = 66) was a single-group and Study 2 (N = 34) was a two-group design. Pre- and postmeasures included self-forgiveness, self-blame, self-compassion, negative and positive affect, benefit finding, psychological distress, optimism, pessimism, hope, and gratitude. Results suggest that the online self-forgiveness curriculum was effective in promoting self-forgiveness, related positive psychological traits/states, and mental health. Future studies using larger, more diverse, and randomized samples should be pursued.
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Loren Toussaint
Loren L. Toussaint ([email protected]) is professor of psychology at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. He directs the Laboratory for the Investigation of Mind, Body, and Spirit, and studies forgiveness, health, and well-being.
Karen Lockett Neal
Karen L. Neal ([email protected]) is associate professor of psychology at Queens University of Charlotte in Charlotte, NC. Her primary area of research interest is social and moral development.
Michael Barry
Michael Barry ([email protected]) is the director of pastoral care emeritus from the Cancer Treatment Centers of America. His primary interest is forgiveness education with underprivileged youth and adults.