THE EFFECT OF FORGIVENESS ON HAPPINESS AND LIFE SATISFACTION AMONG PROFESSIONALS OF BIHAR
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.5331Keywords:
Forgiveness, Happiness, Life Satisfaction, Working Professionals, BiharAbstract [English]
This study explores the psychological dynamics of forgiveness and its influence on happiness and life satisfaction among working professionals in Bihar, India. Drawing upon the foundational frameworks of Positive Psychology (Seligman, 2002) and the REACH model of forgiveness (Worthington, 2005), the research employs a quantitative approach to examine how forgiving tendencies correlate with subjective well-being in a culturally rooted professional population. A sample of 300 professionals across diverse sectors (education, healthcare, administration, finance, and IT) was surveyed using validated psychometric scales. Results revealed a strong positive correlation between forgiveness and both happiness and life satisfaction. Regression analyses confirmed forgiveness as a significant predictor of these well-being outcomes, accounting for 47.9% of the variance in happiness and 41.7% in life satisfaction. No significant differences were found based on gender, profession, or work experience, suggesting forgiveness as a cross-demographic emotional asset. The study highlights the underexplored potential of forgiveness as a workplace well-being strategy and calls for integrating forgiveness training into professional development programs. Findings have substantial implications for occupational mental health policy in India.
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