I am considering conducting a research study with women who have been in unsuccessful marriages. Could you point me in the direction of any existing research in this area?
Yes, we have two published journal articles in which women, in unsuccessful marriages, learned to forgive with good mental health outcomes. The references are as follows:
Reed, G. & Enright, R.D. (2006). The effects of forgiveness therapy on depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress for women after spousal emotional abuse. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 74, 920-929.
Nisar, S., Yu, L., Ifikhar, R., & Enright, R.D. (2025). Forgiveness therapy to build hope and reduce anxiety and depression in battered women in Pakistan. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cpp.70089
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