Abstract
This study appraises the effects of a parent-led forgiveness intervention on mental health and relationship variables for parents and their third grade children (ages 8-9) in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In this study, parents in the experimental group (n = 5) used a curriculum guide to teach forgiveness to their children, while the control parents (n = 5) participated in art activities with their children. Statistical analyses demonstrated a significant increase in interpersonal forgiveness of an offender for parents who taught forgiveness to their child. No significant between-group differences were revealed for other mental health and relationship variables, either for children or for parents. Implementation issues, findings, and future directions are discussed.
| Original language | American English |
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| State | Published - Jan 1 2009 |
Disciplines
- Child Psychology
- European Languages and Societies
- Psychology
- Social Psychology