A validation study of the Bolton Forgiveness Scale (BFS-15) in India

Purpose This study aims to validate the Bolton Forgiveness Scale (BFS) created by Amanze and Carson (2019) for the Indian population. Design/methodology/approach The data for the validation of the BFS was collected (Total N = 813) in two phases (Phase-I, N1 = 613 and Phase-II, N2 = 200) through onli...

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Published in:A life in the day 2024-12, Vol.28 (6), p.1163-1172
Main Authors: Mehta, Palav, Vyas, Mahimna, Shah, Nirja
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bias
Confirmatory factor analysis
Factor analysis
Forgiveness
Measures
Quantitative psychology
Rigour
Validation studies
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Summary:Purpose This study aims to validate the Bolton Forgiveness Scale (BFS) created by Amanze and Carson (2019) for the Indian population. Design/methodology/approach The data for the validation of the BFS was collected (Total N = 813) in two phases (Phase-I, N1 = 613 and Phase-II, N2 = 200) through online surveys. SPSS 26 and AMOS were used to establish the psychometric properties of the scale through internal consistency and confirmatory factor analysis. Findings The results indicated the validation of the BFS in the Indian context, with a high internal consistency (a = 0.847). Confirmatory factor analysis validated the factor structure and items, along with face validity. Research limitations/implications This study offers comprehensive suggestions on the approaches to forgiveness, addresses biases, advocates for qualitative exploration and emphasizes rigour for the future research on forgiveness. Originality/value The present study validates the BFS for future use for the Indian population. The authors offer comprehensive suggestions on the approaches to forgiveness, address biases, advocate for qualitative exploration and emphasize rigour for future research on forgiveness.
ISSN:2042-8308
2042-8308
2042-8316
DOI:10.1108/MHSI-02-2024-0029