TY - JOUR
T1 - The communication of forgiveness
AU - Kelley, Douglas
PY - 1998/9
Y1 - 1998/9
N2 - This investigation examined the interpersonal dynamics of forgiveness processes, by analyzing personal narratives recounting forgiveness situations. The interpersonal forgiveness process is described as consisting of relationship type, forgiver and offender motivations, forgiver and offender strategies, and relational consequences. Findings indicate that the process of forgiveness plays an important role in determining progress in interpersonal relationships. In addition, the forgiveness process was found to vary by relationship type. Implications and directions for future research are discussed.
AB - This investigation examined the interpersonal dynamics of forgiveness processes, by analyzing personal narratives recounting forgiveness situations. The interpersonal forgiveness process is described as consisting of relationship type, forgiver and offender motivations, forgiver and offender strategies, and relational consequences. Findings indicate that the process of forgiveness plays an important role in determining progress in interpersonal relationships. In addition, the forgiveness process was found to vary by relationship type. Implications and directions for future research are discussed.
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U2 - 10.1080/10510979809368535
DO - 10.1080/10510979809368535
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0038184560
SN - 1051-0974
VL - 49
SP - 255
EP - 271
JO - Communication Studies
JF - Communication Studies
IS - 3
ER -