Gender differences in forgiveness among family, friends and romantic partners

Date of Publication

2008

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Defense Panel Member

Vivienn Valledor

Abstract/Summary

This study is intended to better understand the gendered context of forgiveness between the ages of 17-20. The study is concentrated on the three close relationships namely, family, friends and romantic partners of the person on how he or she forgives them. The Content Analysis was used to analyze the data. The In-Depth Interview Method was conducted on twelve respondents, six males and six females, to obtain a more thorough insight of the different experiences on forgiving. Results show that males and females differ in terms of affect and behavior towards betrayal.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU14045

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

123 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Forgiveness--Therapeutic use; Adult children-- Psychology; Family--Psychological aspects; Interpersonal communication; Intergenerational relations; Family psychotheraphy

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