Development of the Collectivist‐Sensitive Trait Forgivingness Scale

Mounting evidence suggests that experiences of forgiveness vary across cultures. However, culturally sensitive conceptualizations of forgiveness lack empirical support, in part because psychometrically sound instruments designed to capture unique aspects of forgiveness in non‐Western cultures are ra...

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Published in:Scandinavian journal of psychology 2019-04, Vol.60 (2), p.169-180
Main Authors: Cowden, Richard G., Worthington, Everett L., Nonterah, Camilla W., Cairo, Athena H., Griffin, Brandon J., Hook, Joshua N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Collectivism
collectivistic forgiveness
Culture
Factor analysis
Female
Forgiveness - physiology
Humans
instrument
Interpersonal Relations
interpersonal resentment
Male
Middle Aged
Personality - physiology
Psychometrics - instrumentation
Psychometrics - methods
Social Behavior
South Africa
third‐party forgiveness
trait forgiveness
Young Adult
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Summary:Mounting evidence suggests that experiences of forgiveness vary across cultures. However, culturally sensitive conceptualizations of forgiveness lack empirical support, in part because psychometrically sound instruments designed to capture unique aspects of forgiveness in non‐Western cultures are rare. For this reason, we developed the Collectivist‐Sensitive Trait Forgivingness Scale (TFS‐CS), which is designed to measure trait forgivingness within societies characterized by a blend of individualistic and collectivistic worldviews. In Study 1 (N = 597), exploratory factor analysis revealed a 16‐item three‐factor structure of third‐party forgiveness, collectivistic forgiveness, and interpersonal resentment among South Africans. In Study 2 (N = 897), the three‐factor model replicated in an independent South African sample. Findings also offered preliminary evidence supporting the construct validity of the TFS‐CS. Overall, these studies support a conceptualization of trait forgivingness with similarities and differences relative to Western models and highlight the importance of appreciating the influence of culture when measuring forgiveness.
ISSN:0036-5564
1467-9450
DOI:10.1111/sjop.12519