Forgiveness and Mental Health Among People Entering Outpatient Treatment With Alcohol Problems
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2009
Description
While forgiveness appears to be directly associated with treatment outcomes for alcohol problems, it may have indirect effects through mental health symptoms. We examined multiple dimensions of forgiveness: of self (ForSelf), of others (ForOthers), and by God (ByGod). Both ForSelf and ForOthers were strongly related to mental health at baseline (N = 157), whereas at 6 months, ForSelf was strongly related to mental health (N = 126). Longitudinally, baseline ForOthers predicted 6-month mental health symptoms. Forgiving oneself and others has implications for the mental health of alcoholics entering treatment.
Citation Information
Webb, Jon R.; Robinson, Elizabeth A.; and Brower, Kirk J.. 2009. Forgiveness and Mental Health Among People Entering Outpatient Treatment With Alcohol Problems. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly. Vol.27(4). 368-388. https://doi.org/10.1080/07347320903209822 ISSN: 0734-7324