Forgiveness, revenge, and adherence to Islam as moderators for psychological wellbeing and depression among survivors of the 1990 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait

IF 0.5 Q4 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
N. Scull
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Abstract

This study examined the relationships of forgiveness, desire for revenge, adherence to Islam, depression, and psychological wellbeing among 220 Muslim Kuwaiti civilians who experienced the 1990 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and subsequent seven-month occupation. Participants completed the Enright Forgiveness Inventory (EFI), the Transgression-Related Interpersonal Motivations Inventory-18 (TRIM), the Displaced Aggression Questionnaire (DAQ), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and two sub-scales of Psychological Wellbeing (PSWB). An instrument of 13 items was designed to measure adherence of Islam and the degree to which Islam informs forgiveness attitudes. RESULTS found support for the benefits of forgiveness in that interpersonal forgiveness (EFI) was negatively correlated with depression and revenge. Revenge was negatively correlated with depression and psychological wellbeing. RESULTS also indicated that Islamic forgiveness attitudes moderated the relationship between Islamic devotional practices with forgiveness of Iraqis and revenge. Increases in Islamic forgiveness attitudes led to increased forgiveness of Iraqis and decreased revenge. These findings appear to suggest that Muslim, Middle Eastern war survivors' forgiveness may be related to some beneficial psychological outcomes. Moreover, a belief that Islam is a forgiving religion appears to help facilitate the forgiveness process. Implications for research and future practice are also discussed. Keywords: Psychology, Forgiveness, Revenge, Islam, Kuwait Language: en
宽恕、报复和对伊斯兰教的坚持是1990年伊拉克入侵科威特幸存者心理健康和抑郁的调节因素
这项研究调查了220名经历了1990年伊拉克入侵科威特和随后7个月占领的科威特穆斯林平民的宽恕、复仇欲望、对伊斯兰教的坚持、抑郁和心理健康之间的关系。被试完成了权利宽恕量表(EFI)、越权相关人际动机量表-18 (TRIM)、流离失所攻击量表(DAQ)、贝克抑郁量表(BDI)和心理健康量表(PSWB)。设计了一个包含13个项目的工具来衡量对伊斯兰教的遵守程度以及伊斯兰教对宽恕态度的影响程度。结果发现,人际宽恕(EFI)与抑郁和报复呈负相关,这支持了宽恕的好处。复仇与抑郁和心理健康呈负相关。结果还表明,伊斯兰教宽恕态度调节了伊斯兰教虔诚行为与伊拉克人宽恕和报复之间的关系。伊斯兰教宽恕态度的增加导致对伊拉克人的宽恕增加,报复减少。这些发现似乎表明,穆斯林、中东战争幸存者的宽恕可能与一些有益的心理结果有关。此外,相信伊斯兰教是一个宽容的宗教似乎有助于促进宽恕的过程。对研究和未来实践的意义也进行了讨论。关键词:心理学,宽恕,报复,伊斯兰教,科威特
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Journal of Muslim Mental Health
Journal of Muslim Mental Health PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-
CiteScore
1.00
自引率
11.10%
发文量
12
审稿时长
25 weeks
期刊介绍: The Journal of Muslim Mental Health is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed academic journal and publishes articles exploring social, cultural, medical, theological, historical, and psychological factors affecting the mental health of Muslims in the United States and globally. The journal publishes research and clinical material, including research articles, reviews, and reflections on clinical practice. The Journal of Muslim Mental Health is a much-needed resource for professionals seeking to identify and explore the mental health care needs of Muslims in all areas of the world.
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