A path to better mental health among emerging adults : forgiveness as a solution to interpersonal conflicts

The present study offers insight into the importance of forgiveness in the holistic development of university students, through an empirical analysis of forgiveness associated with variables related to well-being such as self-esteem, hope, depression, anxiety, stress and anger among Spanish students...

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Autores: Bonete, Saray, Molinero, Clara, Sendra, Susana, González De Abreu, Anna Mariela
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Málaga
Repositorio:DDFV. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Idioma:inglés
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Palabra clave:conflicts
forgiveness
health
integral professional
symptomatology
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General Psychology
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
Yes
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dc.title.none.fl_str_mv A path to better mental health among emerging adults : forgiveness as a solution to interpersonal conflicts
title A path to better mental health among emerging adults : forgiveness as a solution to interpersonal conflicts
spellingShingle A path to better mental health among emerging adults : forgiveness as a solution to interpersonal conflicts
Bonete, Saray
conflicts
forgiveness
health
integral professional
symptomatology
young adult
General Psychology
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
Yes
yes
title_short A path to better mental health among emerging adults : forgiveness as a solution to interpersonal conflicts
title_full A path to better mental health among emerging adults : forgiveness as a solution to interpersonal conflicts
title_fullStr A path to better mental health among emerging adults : forgiveness as a solution to interpersonal conflicts
title_full_unstemmed A path to better mental health among emerging adults : forgiveness as a solution to interpersonal conflicts
title_sort A path to better mental health among emerging adults : forgiveness as a solution to interpersonal conflicts
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Bonete, Saray
Molinero, Clara
Molinero, Clara
Sendra, Susana
González De Abreu, Anna Mariela
author Bonete, Saray
author_facet Bonete, Saray
Molinero, Clara
Sendra, Susana
González De Abreu, Anna Mariela
author_role author
author2 Molinero, Clara
Sendra, Susana
González De Abreu, Anna Mariela
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author
author
dc.contributor.none.fl_str_mv Facultad de Educación y Psicología
Departamento de Humanidades
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv conflicts
forgiveness
health
integral professional
symptomatology
young adult
General Psychology
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
Yes
yes
topic conflicts
forgiveness
health
integral professional
symptomatology
young adult
General Psychology
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
Yes
yes
description The present study offers insight into the importance of forgiveness in the holistic development of university students, through an empirical analysis of forgiveness associated with variables related to well-being such as self-esteem, hope, depression, anxiety, stress and anger among Spanish students (n = 463). The aim was to identify the needs of the group and to explore the relationship between forgiveness and these variables. A quantitative analysis was conducted using a battery of questionnaires. Pearson correlations and one-way ANOVA tests were performed. Results showed significant positive relationships between forgiveness, self‑esteem, and hope, and negative relationships with depression, anxiety, stress, and anger. Students with higher forgiveness levels showed significantly greater self-esteem and hope and lower depression and anger than those with lower forgiveness levels. This research tentatively highlights the need to implement forgiveness programs to improve university students’ skills, promote psychological well‑being, and facilitate positive adaptation to the workplace.
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