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  • Intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors often face pressure to forgive abusers and reconcile.
  • Forgiveness conceptualizations vary and do not necessitate reconciliation.
  • Understanding beliefs about forgiveness is crucial for survivor safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the prevalence of diverse beliefs about forgiveness among women who experienced IPV.
  • To investigate the relationship between forgiveness beliefs, practices, and the intent to reconcile with abusers.
  • To determine if specific forgiveness beliefs predict the likelihood of returning to abusive partners.

Main Methods:

  • Quantitative survey of 110 women who experienced intimate partner violence and separated from their abusers.
  • Assessment of 20 distinct beliefs regarding forgiveness.
  • Analysis of the correlation between forgiveness beliefs, forgiveness practices, and intent to return to abusers.

Main Results:

  • Beliefs about forgiveness varied significantly among survivors.
  • A majority (80%) believed forgiveness is possible without reconciliation or avoiding the abuser.
  • Believing forgiveness requires reconciliation or improved treatment of the abuser increased the likelihood of return; believing forgiveness allows avoidance decreased it.

Conclusions:

  • Women's beliefs about forgiveness significantly influence their decisions regarding returning to abusive partners.
  • Interventions should address and reframe harmful beliefs about forgiveness to enhance survivor safety.
  • Promoting beliefs that allow for forgiveness without reconciliation can empower survivors to maintain safety.