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This study validated the Enright Forgiveness Inventory-30 (EFI-30) in Ecuador, showing it is a reliable tool for measuring forgiveness. Findings support its use in future research and psychological practices within the region.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cross-cultural Psychology

Background:

  • Limited research exists on forgiveness in Ecuador.
  • The Enright Forgiveness Inventory-30 (EFI-30) is a widely used measure of interpersonal forgiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate the Enright Forgiveness Inventory-30 (EFI-30) for use in Ecuador.
  • To assess the reliability and validity of the EFI-30 in a diverse Ecuadorian sample.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study design.
  • 960 participants from Ecuador completed the EFI-30.
  • Psychometric analysis including reliability (e.g., Cronbach's alpha) and validity (e.g., factor analysis) was performed.

Main Results:

  • The EFI-30 demonstrated robust reliability and validity in the Ecuadorian sample.
  • Internal consistency and construct validity were supported.
  • The findings indicate the EFI-30 is a suitable measure for forgiveness research in Ecuador.

Conclusions:

  • The Enright Forgiveness Inventory-30 (EFI-30) is a psychometrically sound instrument for assessing forgiveness in Ecuador.
  • This validation opens new avenues for research on forgiveness and its psychological correlates in the Ecuadorian context.
  • The study provides a reliable tool for clinicians and researchers working with forgiveness in Ecuador.