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  • Sociology
  • Criminology

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  • Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects many women.
  • Forgiveness is a complex aspect of recovery from IPV.
  • Forgiving abusers can pose risks, including exploitation and returning to abusive situations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the prevalence of different reasons women forgive their abusers after experiencing IPV.
  • To investigate the association between specific reasons for forgiveness and the intent to return to abusers.

Main Methods:

  • The study analyzed data from 67 women who had experienced IPV and subsequently forgave their abusers.
  • Participants' reasons for forgiveness were categorized into four types: for self, offender, relationship, or religion.
  • Statistical analysis was used to determine the association between forgiveness reasons and intent to return.

Main Results:

  • Most women cited self-focused reasons for forgiveness.
  • A significant number of women forgave for religious reasons.
  • Only forgiveness motivated by the relationship itself was linked to an increased intent to return to the abuser.

Conclusions:

  • While forgiveness can be part of healing from IPV, the motivation behind it is crucial.
  • Forgiving for the sake of the relationship, rather than for personal or religious reasons, is associated with a higher risk of returning to the abuser.
  • These findings highlight the need for nuanced support for survivors of IPV, considering their motivations for forgiveness.