The development of a family forgiveness scale

Author(s): Anderson, R. A., Anderson, W. T., Jennings, G.

Journal/Book: J Fam Ther. 1998; 20: 108 Cowley Rd, Oxford, Oxon, England OX4 1JF. Blackwell Publ Ltd. 95-109.

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to develop a valid and reliable instrument to measure forgiveness in the intergenerational family. In the final scale the contructs were defined as: (1) realization, (2) recognition, (3) reparation, (4), restitution, and (5) resolution. A detailed four-step procedure was used to provide the scale with construct, content and predictive validity. This paper describes a four-stage process to develop the scale, data supporting the validity and reliability of the scale, and the final version of the instrument.

Note: Article Pollard MW, First Baptist Church, Fountain Valley,CA 92708 USA

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