Title
Situational and Communicative Predictors of Forgiveness Following a Relational Transgression
Document Type
Article
Keywords
Forgiveness; Relational History; Relational Transgression; Remedial Strategies
Publisher
Western States Communication Association
Publication Source
Western Journal of Communication
Abstract
The goal of the current investigation was to examine the situational and communicative factors that facilitate or inhibit forgiveness following a relational transgression. A sample of 360 college undergraduates reported on a transgression that had occurred in a current or past close relationship (friendship or romantic). Regression analysis indicated strong support for the role of remedial strategies in forgiveness and relationship reconciliation. The contribution of other predictors varied according to current relational status (intact or terminated) and whether forgiveness or unforgiveness was the criterion variable. The findings are summarized and discussed and future directions are suggested.
Comments
Published by Taylor & Francis in the Western Journal of Communication, volume 75 issue 3, 2011. Bryant users may access this article here.