Forgiveness Scale Test
Understand how you handle resentment and repair after being hurt in just 3 minutes. Get clear, actionable insight into conflict patterns to support healthier relationships at home or work.
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Forgetfulness (F)
Forgetfulness (F)
Average
15.2
Normal range
12.3 — 18.2
min.
5
max.
25
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Maintaining Contact with the Offender (MCwtO)
Maintaining Contact with the Offender (MCwtO)
Average
17
Normal range
13.6 — 20.5
min.
7
max.
35
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Example Questions From the Test
Identify the feelings you are currently experiencing toward the person who hurt you. Select the response that best indicates the extent to which you agree with each statement.
- Strongly disagree
- Disagree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Agree
- Strongly agree
- Strongly disagree
- Disagree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Agree
- Strongly agree
- Strongly disagree
- Disagree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Agree
- Strongly agree
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Forgiveness Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs
The measure is designed to assess interpersonal responses following a perceived transgression, with emphasis on motivations related to forgiveness and reconciliation. The Forgiveness Scale provides a brief self-report snapshot of tendencies such as avoidance of the offender and retaliatory impulses in the context of conflict.
Developed by Michael E. McCullough, it consists of 12 items and typically requires about 3 minutes to complete. Scores from the Forgiveness Scale may be used to inform clinical formulation and treatment planning when evaluating conflict-related affect, relationship repair, and patterns of hostility or withdrawal.
Author: Michael E. McCullough
Literature: Seligman, M. E. P. Authentic happiness: Using the new positive psychology to realize your potential for lasting fulfillment. Free Press. 2002.; Diener, E., Oishi, S., & Lucas, R. E. Subjective well-being: The science of happiness and life satisfaction. In C. R. Snyder & S. J. Lopez (Eds.), Handbook of positive psychology. Oxford University Press. 2002.; McCullough, M. E., Rachal, K. C., Sandage, S. J., Worthington, E. L., Brown, S. W., & Hight, T. L. Interpersonal forgiving in close relationships: II. Theoretical elaboration and measurement. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1998.
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