Structural Relationships of Anger Rumination and Forgiveness with Subjective Well-being in Women Considering the Mediating Role of Shame and Guilt

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1 Master's student in general psychology, Shahid Madani University of Azerbaijan, Tabriz, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Shahid Madani University of Azerbaijan, Tabriz, Iran

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of the present study was to investigate the structural relationships between anger rumination and forgiveness with subjective well-being in married women, considering the mediating role of shame and guilt.
Method: The correlational research design model was structural equation modeling and its statistical population included all married women of Jovein County who were 356 people selected through voluntary sampling. The tools used include the Anger Rumination Scale (ARC), Heartland Forgiveness Scale (HFS), Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), Positive Affect and Negative Affect Scales (PANAS), and State Shame and Guilt Scale (SSGS). Analysis of research data was done using SPSS and AMOS software.
Results: The results showed a direct relationship between anger rumination and forgiveness with the subjective well-being structure. Also, the rumination of anger and forgiveness was an indirect relationship with the structure of subjective well-being according to the mediation of shame and guilt (except for the mediation role of guilt and shame on life satisfaction). The fit of the structural model after modification was confirmed.
Conclusion: Based on the findings of the present study, it can be said that the rumination of anger, forgiveness, shame, and guilt have an effect on the subjective well-being of married women and it is important to consider it in planning to increase well-being or related treatment programs.

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Journal of Clinical Psychology

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Available Online from 02 July 2024

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  • Receive Date: 03 January 2024
  • Revise Date: 09 June 2024
  • Accept Date: 18 June 2024

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