[1] Forgiveness is a complex phenomenon which involves cognitive, affective, behavioural, motivational, decisional and interpersonal elements.
[2] Forgiveness is thought to be central to human functioning and important in restoring interpersonal relationships.
[3] It is an effective intervention to problems caused by anger, depression, drug abuse, guilt and moral development.
[10] Source:[11] This framework builds the basis for some forgiveness scales by identifying that destructive entitlement results in family pain and hurt.
[11] The development of the Interpersonal Relationship Resolution Scale (IRRS) from this framework uses the victim's perceptions of their interactions with others.
These results showed that there was no correlation between the Forgiveness and Pain Scales, thus confirming that they tested different phenomena.
Source:[13] The TFF Scale is another empirical measure used to determine forgiveness and was developed by Ryan Brown in 2003.
This scale was developed to test subject's self-forgiveness through positive value reorientation involving a cognitive shift to accepting responsibility for one's perceived offence, as well as the restoration of the self-esteem of the individual.
[16] By recognising and measuring the mechanisms of self-forgiveness, regular functioning can be restored and thus improve the psychological well-being of individuals.
Thus, meaning that further academic research can utilise these measures when determining the forgiveness levels of their subjects.
It may therefore be suggested that in order to determine the most accurate and reliable measure of forgiveness, triangulation is needed.