Forgiveness and Personality
Forgiveness and Personality
An examination of whether or not any particular personality is more forgiving of self and others than other personalities.
3,597 words (
approx. 14.4 pages) |
20 sources |
MLA | 2004
Paper Summary:
This paper examines how the impact that personality has on the ability to forgive has been a topic of much debate for many years and how many experts believe that certain personality traits can make an individual more susceptible to forgiveness. The investigation explores the type of research that has been done and what is currently being studied in this subject area.
Outline
Importance of Forgiveness
Forgiveness and Personality (Current Studies)
Agreeableness: Empathy and Altruism
Emotionally Stable
Religion and Spirituality
Personalities and Forgiveness (Future Studies)
Discussion and Conclusion
From the Paper:
"According to the Journal of Mental Health Counseling, Forgiveness plays an important role in ensuring the mental stability of individuals. The journal reports that people that practice forgiveness are able to improve their well being and have more meaningful interpersonal relationships. Much of the scientific literature pertaining to the subject of forgiveness indicates that practicing forgiveness can result in less guilt, anxiety, anger and remorse of fear. (Harrington et al 2000) Harrington et al (2000) also reports, that the positive impact of forgiveness can be found amongst large and diverse populations that contain everyone from incest survivors to the families of individuals that have been murdered. (Harrington et al 2000)"
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