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Expressing forgiveness and repentance: Benefits and barriers

Author Roy F. Baumeister Author JULIE JUOLA EXLINE

Abstract

Outlines some of the difficult decisions that people can face when deciding whether to communicate forgiveness or repentance to one another. The article first highlights some major benefits of expressing forgiveness and repentance. Then it draws on psychological research and theory to pinpoint some risks that might make people reluctant to engage in these actions, and offers predictions about conditions likely to heighten these risks. Finally, the article uses this cost-benefit analysis to suggest some factors likely to foster the constructive expression of repentance and forgiveness. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

Keywords

Forgiveness Repentance Psychological Research Benefits Barriers Expressing Forgiveness Expressing Repentance Psychological Theory Risk Factors Constructive Expression Cost-Benefit Analysis Social Relationships Reluctance Decision-Making Emotional Expression
Details
Pages 133–155
ISSN 1572307110