Emotional Forgiveness and Decisional Forgiveness among Young Adults

Abstract

Forgiveness, a crucial element in nurturing positive social relationships and ensuring mental well-being, has been the subject of extensive research. This study aimed to investigate potential gender disparities in Emotional and Decisional Forgiveness among men and women. The sample size included 66 participants, comprising 30 males and 36 females. The study assessed Emotional and Decisional Forgiveness using a self-report questionnaire and applied the Mann-Whitney U test to find the gender difference. The results unveiled a noteworthy gender-based difference in Emotional Forgiveness, with women reporting lower levels than men. However, there was no significant difference in Decisional Forgiveness. The research highlights the crucial significance of recognizing gender differences when devising forgiveness interventions and underscores the need for gender-specific approaches.