The phenomenology of forgiving another person

Date of Publication

2005

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Psychology Major in Clinical Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Marie Madelene A. Sta. Maria

Defense Panel Chair

Roseann R. Tan-Mansukhani

Defense Panel Member

Moises Kirk Filho Carvalho
Roberto Mendoza

Abstract/Summary

Conceptual clarity and theoretical issues in the psychology of forgiveness are the most common issues in the psychology of forgiveness. This study attempted to address these issues in forgiveness by describing the experience of forgiving using the phenomenological approach. The researcher answered this question by describing the experience of forgiving another person of various individuals. The researcher also focused on the meanings, which these individuals attach to their experiences of forgiveness. Eighteen respondents were interviewed using the in-depth interview method. The respondents were obtained using purposive sampling and chain-referral method. Phenomenological analysis was done to bring out the essence of the experience. Results revealed five essences of forgiveness namely openness, understanding the experience, acceptance, liberation and new perception of the relationship.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG003881

Shelf Location

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

Physical Description

1 computer optical disc ; 4 3/4 in.

Keywords

Forgiveness; Conduct of life; Life skills

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