Family Relationships, Cultural Orientation on Decisional and Emotional Forgiveness in Indian Young Adults

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Page: 147-152

Ananya Jain and Neelam Pandey (Amity institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences (AIPS), Noida, Uttar Pradesh)

This study explores the relationships between cultural orientation, forgiveness behaviors, and familial ties among Indian young adults. It looks at how family relationships and individualistic versus collectivistic cultural orientations affect both decisional and emotional forgiveness. The study used a sample of 213 participants and a variety of questionnaires to assess decisional forgiveness, emotional forgiveness, cultural orientation, and familial ties. The results show a strong relationship between cultural orientations, forgiveness practices, and family cohesiveness. Specifically, horizontal collectivism was positively associated with decisional and emotional forgiveness, highlighting the importance of group harmony in fostering forgiveness. Moreover, the study identified gender differences in forgiveness behaviors, with vertical individualism negatively impacting decisional forgiveness in males. The results underscore the critical role of cultural values and family cohesion in shaping forgiveness attitudes among Indian youth. Despite limitations in sample diversity and study design, this research provides valuable insights into the complex interplay of cultural factors and family dynamics on forgiveness behaviors, emphasizing the need for further exploration in this area.