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Forgiveness in Human Flourishing

In: Human Flourishing

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  • Loren Toussaint

    (Luther College)

  • Everett L. Worthington

    (Virginia Commonwealth University)

  • Jon R. Webb

    (Texas Tech University)

  • Colwick Wilson

    (University of the Southern Caribbean)

  • David R. Williams

    (Harvard University)

Abstract

In this chapter, we examine the association between forgiveness and flourishing. We begin by identifying what forgiveness and flourishing are. We then move to considering conceptual models as well as evidence supporting the connection between forgiveness and flourishing. An early model of the forgiveness and mental health relationship offers a beginning in this regard. Next, we examine the stress-and-coping models of forgiveness of oneself and others. The final model is the scaffolding self and social systems model of forgiveness and subjective well-being. These models offer multiple vantage points from which to consider the forgiveness-flourishing connection. Limitations to these models and to the current state of knowledge on forgiveness and flourishing are highlighted, especially the limits to comprehensive assessment of flourishing in the extant literature. Conclusions and future directions for studying and promoting flourishing in people of different religious affiliation, cultures, countries, and life-circumstances are discussed in closing.

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  • Loren Toussaint & Everett L. Worthington & Jon R. Webb & Colwick Wilson & David R. Williams, 2023. "Forgiveness in Human Flourishing," Springer Books, in: Mireia Las Heras & Marc Grau Grau & Yasin Rofcanin (ed.), Human Flourishing, pages 117-131, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-09786-7_8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-09786-7_8
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    1. Justyna Mróz, 2022. "Forgiveness and Flourishing: The Mediating and Moderating Role of Self-Compassion," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(1), pages 1-11, December.

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