Advisor
Johnson, Brian D., 1957-
Committee Member
Rings, Jeffrey A.
Committee Member
Hess, Robyn S.
Department
Counseling Psychology
Institution
University of Northern Colorado
Type of Resources
Text
Place of Publication
Greeley (Colo.)
Publisher
University of Northern Colorado
Date Created
8-1-2015
Genre
Thesis
Extent
234 pages
Digital Origin
Born digital
Description
The current study investigated the role forgiveness might play in enhancing romantic relationships of people with various attachment styles. A sample of 90 adults aged 25 years and older in committed relationships participated. A mediation analysis was conducted to examine if forgiveness accounted for higher levels of love in committed relationships among individuals with insecure attachment styles. Love was conceptualized utilizing Robert Sternberg’s triangular love theory (1986), and was analyzed as three separate components: intimacy, commitment, and passion. The Baron Kenny (1986) model of mediation was utilized to assess the data. A mediation effect for forgiveness between attachment style and love was not found; however, this may have occurred because individuals with insecure attachment styles were under-represented in the sample. However, a significant effect was found between forgiveness and love, which may indicate the value of forgiveness in romantic relationships. Discussions of the results as well as a consideration of potential future directions are explored.
Degree type
PhD
Degree Name
Doctoral
Language
English
Local Identifiers
Northart_unco_0161D_10419
Rights Statement
Copyright is held by author.
