Effect of Wisdom on Forgiveness, Gratitude and Happiness among Older Adults
Journal Title: INDIAN JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Wisdom has been considered to be a highly-desired virtue and the apex of human development. Wisdom has been shown to be related to several variables that predict contentment and satisfaction in life. The purpose of the present study is to study the effect of wisdom on forgiveness, gratitude and happiness. Methodology: The population for the study consisted of 100 older age male and females between the ages of 55 and 65. Data was collected using the Self Assessed Wisdom Scale, Heartland Forgiveness Scale, Gratitude Questionnaire-6 and the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using independent samples t-test. A multiple regression was also conducted to understand the extent to which forgiveness and gratitude predicted happiness. Results: Results showed a significant effect of wisdom on forgiveness, t(98) = 2.49; gratitude, t(98) = 4.85; and happiness, t(98) = 5.60. Happiness was found to be positively predicted by forgiveness, F(1,98) = 14.54; and gratitude, F(1,97) = 37.59, as well. Conclusion: Thus, forgiveness was found to significantly predict happiness. The extent to which gratitude may predict happiness was found to be significant. The results obtained are contrary to the past studies conducted in this area.
Authors and Affiliations
Serah Koshy, Vaishnavi Verma, Archana Patki
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- DOI 10.30877/IJMH.4.2.2017.171-179
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