Effect of a Training Program about Noticing and Expressing Feelings on Forgiveness

Kaya F., Odacı H.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COUNSELLING, vol.43, no.3, pp.126-146, 2021 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 43 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s10447-021-09430-4
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COUNSELLING
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, IBZ Online, International Bibliography of Social Sciences, Educational research abstracts (ERA), ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Psycinfo, Social services abstracts, Sociological abstracts
  • Page Numbers: pp.126-146
  • Keywords: Expressing feelings, Forgiveness, Noticing feelings, Education program
  • Ataturk University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effect of training about noticing and expressing feelings on individual tendency to forgive. The experimental and control groups in the research comprised 34 students, 18 female and 16 male with ages from 19 to 23 years (M = 21.00, SD = .65), attending Bayburt University. Data collection tools included the Heartland Forgiveness Scale and the Personal Information Form prepared by the researchers. The research was completed in accordance with a random, pre-test-post-test control group experimental model. The one-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was utilized for data analysis. The results showed that the training program about noticing and expressing feelings had a significant effect on individuals' forgiveness. In addition, the mean of the forgiveness post-test scores for individuals enrolled in the training program were found to be higher than the post-test scores for individuals who did not participate.