ERIC Number: EJ1346680
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 21
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-3920
EISSN: EISSN-1467-8624
A Meta-Analysis of Forgiveness Education Interventions' Effects on Forgiveness and Anger in Children and Adolescents
Child Development, v93 n5 p1249-1269 Sep-Oct 2022
Forgiveness education interventions instruct children and adolescents in understanding forgiveness and its role in healthy relationships. In this meta-analytic review, 20 studies involving 1472 youth (51% female; M[subscript age] = 11.66) from 10 countries (studies: 40% North American, 25% East Asian, 20% Middle Eastern, 15% European) were retrieved to determine forgiveness education interventions' effects on youth outcomes. Hedges' g and confidence intervals (CIs) were used to assess treatment effects. Findings suggest that forgiveness education interventions have a significant positive effect on forgiveness (g = 0.54, 95% CI [0.36, 0.73]) and anger (g = 0.29, 95% CI [0.11, 0.47]). Results lend support to the idea that children and adolescents who experience hurt from the unjust actions of others may benefit from learning about the process of forgiveness.
Descriptors: Youth, Altruism, Conflict Resolution, Interpersonal Relationship, Peace, Educational Methods, Psychological Patterns, Intervention, Outcomes of Education
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Language: English
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