Self-Forgiveness and Self-Condemnation in the Context of Addictive Behavior and Suicidal Behavior

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Figure 1 The Forgiveness–Addiction–Recovery Association: A Conceptual Model.

Notes: a→c = Direct Effect of Forgiveness on Dependent Variable(s) a→b = Direct Effect of Forgiveness on Mediator Variable(s) b→c = Direct Effect of Mediator Variable(s) on Dependent Variable(s) a→b→c = Indirect Effect of Forgiveness on Dependent Variable(s) through Mediator Variable(s) dotted→ = Moderation Effect ↕ = potential for a Concomitant, Bidirectional Effect faded↓↑ = Condemnation and unforgiveness providing the context for forgiveness to become an option in the struggle of addiction recovery Adapted from Webb JR. Understanding forgiveness and addiction: Theory, research, and clinical application. Routledge; 2021, permission conveyed through Copyright Clearance Center, Inc.¹

Webb JR. Understanding Forgiveness and Addiction: Theory, Research, and Clinical Application. Routledge; 2021.

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