ERIC Number: EJ742225
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 10
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The Role of Adult Attachment Style in Forgiveness Following an Interpersonal Offense
Lawler-Row, Kathleen A.; Younger, Jarred W.; Piferi, Rachel L.; Jones, Warren H.
Journal of Counseling & Development, v84 n4 p493-502 Fall 2006
The role of attachment style in relation to forgiveness was investigated in 2 betrayal interviews. Blood pressure and heart rate were assessed, along with attachment style, forgiveness, empathy, and emotional expressiveness. Securely attached individuals were more forgiving of the specific offense, had higher levels of trait forgiveness, and expressed more positive emotion. Securely attached adults had lower interview systolic blood pressure and exhibited greater blood pressure recovery. Attachment style may be an independent antecedent of forgiveness.
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Adults, Interpersonal Relationship, Interviews, Metabolism, Empathy, Behavioral Science Research, Emotional Response, Interpersonal Attraction
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Adult Attachment Interview
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