June 2006 PMID 16538652

Effects of a group forgiveness intervention on forgiveness, perceived stress, and trait-anger.

Alex H S Harris, Frederic Luskin, Sonya B Norman, Sam Standard, Jennifer Bruning, Stephanie Evans, Carl E Thoresen

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Peak: 16 in Jun 2020
across 4 sources since Jun 2020

Extended reach

301,510
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6,355

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a positive perception of the article's insights into forgiveness and stress reduction, with contributors citing scientific explanations like evolution's role in holding grudges and neuropsychological perspectives. Words like 'interesting' and references to the scientific approach emphasize thoughtful engagement and recognition of the article's relevance to mental health and emotional regulation.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the scientific basis of the article, with some explicitly supporting its findings about the benefits of forgiveness interventions.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high curiosity about the topic, with many referencing psychological and neuropsychological aspects of grudges and forgiveness.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several contributions reference related concepts, such as evolution and mental health, indicating thoughtful consideration and moderate depth of discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight a genuine interest in understanding emotional regulation and its health implications, suggesting that the publication influences thoughts on mental well-being.

Abstract in brief

  • The 6-week forgiveness intervention helped participants better forgive specific offenses and increased their likelihood of forgiving in new situations, while also reducing perceived stress and trait anger.
  • The program was more effective than doing nothing in lowering negative feelings about past transgressions and boosting positive thoughts and feelings toward the transgressor.
  • Overall, the intervention positively impacted mental health variables like perceived stress and anger, demonstrating its potential benefits for emotional well-being.]

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SciShow
@SciShow · X

We know it’s not healthy to hold on to grudges, but then why are they so hard to let go of? The fact that other species also carry grudges indicates that evolution could play a role in this difficulty. https://t.co/BFzcHucZOo https://t.co/bH4CgXzUuE

Jun 25, 2020 · 20 likes · 7 shares · 115,392 followers View post →
Life's a Bitch & So Am I (We-I)
@AbandonArts · X

Scishow Psych Grudges https://t.co/Lgt1njr8Yp 1.

Jun 26, 2020 · 4 likes · 17 followers View post →
Dan Levy ✡ דניאל לוי
@TheDanLevy · X

Why's it so hard to let go of a grudge, why grudges are something evolution chose for, & how letting go of grudges is good for your health both mental & physical https://t.co/r92eKEH0MF

Jun 25, 2020 · 1 like · 7,994 followers View post →
evil twin
@makodottm · X

@thi_raw https://t.co/mkm07PYLmp

Jun 25, 2020 · 1 like · 248 followers View post →
Ashley Hamer Pritchard
@smashleyhamer · X

RT @SciShow: We know it’s not healthy to hold on to grudges, but then why are they so hard to let go of? The fact that other species also c…

Jun 25, 2020 · 7 shares · 4,479 followers View post →
Charles Ikenna
@CharlesIkenna23 · X

Why Is It So Hard to Let Go of Grudges? https://t.co/aGDtSp8RWj via @YouTube

Jun 25, 2020 · 3,222 followers View post →

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@midyagm Wish granted! how to hold grudges: https://t.co/oAe1iA2uS6

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@CoshaPickles Wish granted! how to hold a grudge: https://t.co/oAe1izKU0y

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@joyybaby_ Wish granted! how to hold grudges: https://t.co/oAe1iA2uS6

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the video i needed to see right now, good channel btw as it is part of the @SciShow channels https://t.co/mAryvWIhXF

Aug 20, 2020 · 35 followers View post →
Vilmar
@vilmar22 · X

@nilmoretto Um excelente vídeo sobre o assunto, do ponto de vista científico. https://t.co/EyzL283xAm

Jul 11, 2020 · 715 followers View post →
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Scishow Psych é o braço freudiano do @SciShow . Esquece a polêmica validade da psicanálise, nele vc aprende tópicos do dia a dia sob 1 olhar neuropsicológica. https://t.co/dQB5hzuBT4

Jul 6, 2020 · 164 followers View post →
Jim Rose
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Why Is It So Hard to Let Go of Grudges? https://t.co/etcH9K3mt5 https://t.co/lo7orl5fIj

Jul 6, 2020 · 1,480 followers View post →
Elise Larsson
@EliseLarsson · X

Why Is It So Hard to Let Go of Grudges? https://t.co/lqlISOT8lC via @YouTube #Psychology #AngerManagement #mentalhealth

Jul 5, 2020 · 239 followers View post →
J Cook
@cjeremya · X

Holding grudges https://t.co/HbRp7BIVjR

Jul 1, 2020 · 136 followers View post →
bakomox
@bakomox · X

why is it so hard to let go of grudges? #MentalHealth #Science https://t.co/nUT9ewX7c7

Jun 28, 2020 · 66 followers View post →
Dak
@Daktangle · X

RT @SciShow: We know it’s not healthy to hold on to grudges, but then why are they so hard to let go of? The fact that other species also c…

Jun 28, 2020 · 7 shares · 570 followers View post →
nikol
@voidegg_ · X

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Jun 28, 2020 · 299 followers View post →
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@brianmacian · X

Why Is It So Hard to Let Go of Grudges? https://t.co/9mmpLFleV9 via @YouTube

Jun 27, 2020 · 1,143 followers View post →
Nerissa Crawford
@NyxCrawford · X

Forgiveness is bullshit. https://t.co/2Q3TYpa7cx

Jun 27, 2020 · 282 followers View post →
Thomas Anderson
@HUMAT0N · X

Hmmm... very interesting. #YouTube #Science #People https://t.co/lIjHOjzbc8

Jun 26, 2020 · 70 followers View post →
Life's a Bitch & So Am I (We-I)
@AbandonArts · X

Scishow Psych Grudges https://t.co/Lgt1njr8Yp 1.

Jun 26, 2020 · 4 likes · 17 followers View post →
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@ClarissaDeLune · X

RT @SciShow: We know it’s not healthy to hold on to grudges, but then why are they so hard to let go of? The fact that other species also c…

Jun 25, 2020 · 7 shares · 2,521 followers View post →
Charles Ikenna
@CharlesIkenna23 · X

Why Is It So Hard to Let Go of Grudges? https://t.co/aGDtSp8RWj via @YouTube

Jun 25, 2020 · 3,222 followers View post →
William Wallace
@bill14051 · X

RT @SciShow: We know it’s not healthy to hold on to grudges, but then why are they so hard to let go of? The fact that other species also c…

Jun 25, 2020 · 7 shares · 361 followers View post →
evil twin
@makodottm · X

@thi_raw https://t.co/mkm07PYLmp

Jun 25, 2020 · 1 like · 248 followers View post →
Dan Levy ✡ דניאל לוי
@TheDanLevy · X

Why's it so hard to let go of a grudge, why grudges are something evolution chose for, & how letting go of grudges is good for your health both mental & physical https://t.co/r92eKEH0MF

Jun 25, 2020 · 1 like · 7,994 followers View post →
RexRath (spoutible.com/rexrath)
@RexRathGame · X

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Jun 25, 2020 · 444 followers View post →
Ashley Hamer Pritchard
@smashleyhamer · X

RT @SciShow: We know it’s not healthy to hold on to grudges, but then why are they so hard to let go of? The fact that other species also c…

Jun 25, 2020 · 7 shares · 4,479 followers View post →
SciShow
@SciShow · X

We know it’s not healthy to hold on to grudges, but then why are they so hard to let go of? The fact that other species also carry grudges indicates that evolution could play a role in this difficulty. https://t.co/BFzcHucZOo https://t.co/bH4CgXzUuE

Jun 25, 2020 · 20 likes · 7 shares · 115,392 followers View post →