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Gerontology

Background:

Previous research highlighted the benefits of forgiveness across various life domains.
The concept of forgiveness has been expanded to include divine forgiveness, creating a measure of global forgiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between closeness to God, global forgiveness, and well-being.
To examine demographic differences (race and gender) in religious participation and its impact on forgiveness and well-being.

Main Methods:

Utilized data from the Religion, Aging and Health Survey, a nationally representative sample of 1208 Black and White adults.
Employed a latent variable model to analyze the associations between religious participation, closeness to God, global forgiveness, and well-being.

Main Results:

Black individuals and women reported higher participation in organized religion, which correlated with feeling closer to God.
Closeness to God was positively associated with higher levels of global forgiveness.
Global forgiveness, not closeness to God directly, mediated the positive relationship between closeness to God and improved well-being.

Conclusions:

Feeling closer to God enhances global forgiveness, which in turn promotes well-being.
Religious participation, particularly among Black individuals and women, plays a significant role in fostering this pathway to improved well-being.