Beyond HIV Shame
Effects of Self-Forgiveness in Improving Mental Health in HIV-Positive Individuals in Poland
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20306018 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sebastian Binyamin Skalski-Bednarz (0000-0002-6336-7251, Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, corresponding author), Loren L Toussaint (0000-0001-8876-1848, Luther College), Janusz Surzykiewicz (0000-0001-6099-7226, Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 63 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 4232-4254 |
| Publication date | 2024-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Religion and Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-4197 • E-ISSN: 1573-6571 |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10943-024-02084-7 |
| PMID | 39096441 |
| OpenAlex | W4401287797 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 64 |
Guided by the bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach, this randomized controlled trial assessed the efficacy of a self-forgiveness intervention among 60 HIV-positive individuals in Poland. Participants underwent a 90-min "Restore: The Journey Toward Self-Forgiveness" session, in contrast to a wait-list control group. The intervention significantly enhanced self-forgiveness, spirituality, mental well-being, and heart rate variability in response to a cognitive stressor (i.e., a mental arithmetic challenge). Significant effects were observed in both between-group and within-subject comparisons. These results support the incorporation of self-forgiveness into psychological rehabilitation programs for HIV to improve quality of life and health outcomes
Alternative medicine · Forgiveness · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) · Intervention (counseling) · Mental health · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Quality of life (healthcare) · Randomized controlled trial · Shame · Spirituality · Stressor · Clinical Psychology · Forgiveness and Related Behaviors · Internal Medicine · Medicine · Psychology · Religion, Society, and Development · Resilience and Mental Health · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |