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Forgiveness and the Bottle: Promoting Self-Forgiveness in Individuals Who Abuse Alcohol

Year: 2011

Type: article

Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial

Abstract: In the current article, the authors explore the efficacy of a 4-hour self-forgiveness intervention. Participants (n = 79) undergoing a routine alcohol treatment protocol were randomly assigned to an intervention or treatment as usual condition. Those in the intervention condition completed the self-forgiveness intervention. All participants completed measures of self-forgiveness, drinking refusal self-efficacy, and guilt and shame over an alcohol-related transgression. Participants in the intervention condition reported more positive gains on measures of self-forgiveness and drinking refusal efficacy, as well as guilt and shame over alcohol-related offenses. Implications of the self-forgiveness intervention for individuals who misuse alcohol are discussed.

Source: Journal of Addictive Diseases

DOI: 10.1080/10550887.2011.609804

Authors: Michael Scherer, Everett L. Worthington, Joshua N. Hook, Kathryn L. Campana

Institutions: Johns Hopkins University, Virginia Commonwealth University, University of North Texas, Catholic University of America

Language: English

Topic: Forgiveness and Related Behaviors

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Drug Abuse