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Self-forgiveness As an Imaginary Idea
Chelovek, 2020The paper analyses the phenomenon of self-forgiveness as it is comprehended in current ethics from the point of view of mutually defining tasks, which morality sets before a person, namely, orients him: first, on achievement and maintenance of consent, reconciliation, solidarity in relations between people; second, on aspiration for personal perfection.
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Self-Forgiveness and Mortality in Late Life
Social Indicators Research, 2012The purpose of this study is to see if older people who are able to forgive themselves have a lower mortality risk than older adults who are not able to forgive themselves. In addition, it is hypothesized that the relationship between self-forgiveness and mortality will be contingent upon the level of an older individual’s education. More specifically,
Neal Krause, R. David Hayward
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Orientation to the Psychology of Self-Forgiveness
2017In this introductory chapter, we provide an overview of the history and context of self-forgiveness research within the field of Psychology. We discuss definitions of self-forgiveness, with emphasis on theoretical and empirical quandaries that have characterized the field.
Lydia Woodyatt +3 more
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Self‐forgiveness: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 2014Abstract Traditionally, self‐forgiveness has been framed as a process that helps facilitate psychological as well as physiological well‐being following wrongdoing. In the present paper, we outline the limits and boundaries of this presupposition.
Michael J. A. Wohl, Kendra J. McLaughlin
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Self-forgiveness in China: Chinese philosophies and their influence on self-forgiveness
Self-forgiveness is a culturally embedded process. To deepen understanding of how cultural factors may influence self-forgiveness, this research investigated the role of traditional Chinese philosophies—Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism—in self-forgiveness conceptualised in terms of three differentiated processes: self-punitiveness, pseudo self ...openaire +1 more source
Self-Forgiveness and Hypersexual Behavior
2017In this chapter, we explore the role of self-forgiveness in hypersexual behavior. Hypersexual behavior, also known as sexual addiction, sexual compulsivity, and sexual impulsivity, involves sexual thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are excessive, difficult to control, and cause distress and problems in a person’s life.
David K. Mosher +2 more
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Exploring Predictors of Self-Forgiveness
Self-forgiveness is a growing sub-field of the broader study of forgiveness, and initial research has linked self-forgiveness to positive mental and physical health outcomes. However, the extant literature on self-forgiveness is in its infancy, and there is a need for further research to understand the predictors of self-forgiveness and the clinical ...openaire +2 more sources
A (new) defense of self‐forgiveness
The Southern Journal of PhilosophyAbstract In this article, I try to resolve a contradiction arising from the combination of two theses: (1) self‐forgiveness is sometimes morally justified and (2) only victims can rightly forgive. As has been pointed out by other philosophers, both are plausible, but the two taken together are inconsistent.
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Self-Forgiveness in Older Adulthood
2017Over the past two decades, research in lifespan developmental psychology has identified normative changes in social and emotional functioning that occur throughout adulthood. With its grounding in the interpersonal realm, and a focus on processes of adaptation and emotional experience, self-forgiveness represents a construct of direct relevance to ...
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