Cited by 87Forgiveness and Related BehaviorsReligion, Spirituality, and PsychologyMindfulness and Compassion Interventions

Forgiveness and Health: Review and Reflections on a Matter of Faith, Feelings, and Physiology

Vanoyen Witvliet, Charlotte·2001·Journal of Psychology and Theology

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Empirical research on the links between forgiveness and both mental and physical health is burgeoning. This article reviews current research, with reflections on how Christians might engage this literature. It considers Christian and psychological conceptualizations of forgiveness, reviews the published literature on forgiveness and mental and physical health, addresses theoretical and interpretive issues, and reflects on ways that Christians may thoughtfully consider the contributions and limitations of empirical research on forgiveness and health.

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Authors
Vanoyen Witvliet, C.
Affiliations
Hope College
Venue
Journal of Psychology and Theology
Published
2001-09
Volume
29
Issue
3
Pages
212-224
ISSN
  • 0091-6471 (ISSN-L)
  • 2328-1162
OpenAlex
W174344619
Cited by
86
References
29
Citations by year
2025: 3 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 3 · 2020: 2 · 2019: 3 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 5 · 2016: 2 · 2015: 4 · 2014: 3 · 2013: 3 · 2012: 3
FWCI
2.74
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Journal of Psychology and Theology (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Forgiveness and Related Behaviors
  • Social Sciences › Health › Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
Keywords
forgiveness, mental health, physical health, psychology of forgiveness, religion and health

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