BMC Psychol October 2020 PMID 33004075

Forgiveness of others and subsequent health and well-being in mid-life: a longitudinal study on female nurses.

Katelyn N G Long, Everett L Worthington, Tyler J VanderWeele, Ying Chen

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The group demonstrates high interest in the psychological benefits of forgiveness, with mentions of its influence on well-being and social integration, reflected in language that highlights its importance and application. Phrases like 'association with improved psychosocial well-being' and references to 'longitudinal study' suggest analytical engagement, though perceptions of broader societal impact remain cautious.

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Most discussions support the idea that forgiveness is linked to mental health benefits, although some note limitations such as the focus on psychological rather than physical health.

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Discussions show high interest, with many engaging deeply with the topic or referencing related studies and implications.

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Participants are actively referencing specific findings, quoting scholars, or analyzing psychological harm, indicating moderate to deep engagement.

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While some recognize the study’s contribution to understanding mental health, the overall perceived impact on broader health or societal change appears modest.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores how forgiveness of others is linked to better mental health and social wellbeing in middle-aged female nurses, finding that higher forgiveness correlates with increased positive emotions and social integration, and reduced psychological distress.
  • It uses data from the Nurses Health Study II between 2008 and 2015, controlling for factors like demographics, religious attendance, and prior health statuses, and adjusts for multiple tests to ensure the reliability of its results.
  • While forgiveness shows clear benefits for psychosocial and mental health outcomes, the research found limited evidence that it directly influences health behaviors in this group.

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Harvard Center for Health and Happiness
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In a recent longitudinal study, Center affiliates Drs. VanderWeele, Chen, & @HFHarvard colleagues found associations between #forgiveness & improved psychosocial well-being & decreased distress outcomes, but not health outcomes in a sample of #nurses. https://t.co/5WZoE0kQHx https://t.co/XWUobcHFNc

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Sean Last
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Large Longitudnal study finds that forgiveness predicts better future mental health, but not physical health, which I think adds to the plausibility of the study. https://t.co/iR4INQ07Iw

Mar 23, 2021 · 6 likes · 10,404 followers View post →
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人に不満を抱えるより許すほうが、ポジティブで幸せになれてるって研究ヽ

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Forgiveness of others and subsequent health and well-being in mid-life: a longitudinal study on female nurses https://t.co/4X2tJs3tvw

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Tyrone Williams
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In a recent study forgiveness was associated with subsequent improved psychosocial well-being & reduced psychological distress outcomes The stupid neither forgive nor forget; the naive forgive and forget; the wise forgive but do not forget Thomas Szasz https://t.co/bTcrqK9euO

Mar 25, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 9,151 followers View post →
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RT @HarvardCenterHH: In a recent longitudinal study, Center affiliates Drs. VanderWeele, Chen, & @HFHarvard colleagues found associations b…

Dec 2, 2020 · 3 shares · 9,383 followers View post →

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@RO_Ogunjimi - Forgiveness of others and subsequent health and well-being in mid-life: a longitudinal study Encourage" =/= "coercion" you'd have to make a case for how that is the case. Encouragement respects autonomy; coercion overrides it. Franz is perfect given that in the war...

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Today I break down the psychological harm of the red pill space. Also, I offer a list of practices that promote happiness in a healthy and holistic way. An AlTaternative to Fresh and Fit https://t.co/MOKOlphhtr via @YouTube #freshandfit #andrewtate #misogyny

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人に不満を抱えるより許すほうが、ポジティブで幸せになれてるって研究ヽ

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RT @ImmuneHack: In a recent study forgiveness was associated with subsequent improved psychosocial well-being & reduced psychological distr…

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Tyrone Williams
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In a recent study forgiveness was associated with subsequent improved psychosocial well-being & reduced psychological distress outcomes The stupid neither forgive nor forget; the naive forgive and forget; the wise forgive but do not forget Thomas Szasz https://t.co/bTcrqK9euO

Mar 25, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 9,151 followers View post →
Sean Last
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Large Longitudnal study finds that forgiveness predicts better future mental health, but not physical health, which I think adds to the plausibility of the study. https://t.co/iR4INQ07Iw

Mar 23, 2021 · 6 likes · 10,404 followers View post →
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Forgiveness of others and subsequent health and well-being in mid-life: a longitudinal study on female nurses https://t.co/4X2tJs3tvw

Mar 23, 2021 · 2 likes · 3,046 followers View post →
Samuel C W Hart
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RT @HarvardCenterHH: In a recent longitudinal study, Center affiliates Drs. VanderWeele, Chen, & @HFHarvard colleagues found associations b…

Dec 2, 2020 · 3 shares · 9,383 followers View post →
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RT @HarvardCenterHH: In a recent longitudinal study, Center affiliates Drs. VanderWeele, Chen, & @HFHarvard colleagues found associations b…

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RT @HarvardCenterHH: In a recent longitudinal study, Center affiliates Drs. VanderWeele, Chen, & @HFHarvard colleagues found associations b…

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Harvard Center for Health and Happiness
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In a recent longitudinal study, Center affiliates Drs. VanderWeele, Chen, & @HFHarvard colleagues found associations between #forgiveness & improved psychosocial well-being & decreased distress outcomes, but not health outcomes in a sample of #nurses. https://t.co/5WZoE0kQHx https://t.co/XWUobcHFNc

Dec 2, 2020 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 4,433 followers View post →
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