DOI

https://doi.org/10.25772/SSMX-3K06

Defense Date

2015

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy

Department

Psychology

First Advisor

Everett L. Worthington

Second Advisor

Eric Benotsch

Third Advisor

Geraldine Lotze

Fourth Advisor

Jean Corcoran

Fifth Advisor

Robert Andrews

Abstract

Forbearance is defined for the purpose of the present dissertation as, “the attempt to suppress the visible signs of negative emotion (i.e., emotional expression) and visible behaviors (i.e., the expression of negative vengeful or avoidant motives) in response to a hurt or offense, often (but not always) for the sake of group harmony.” I reviewed the literature on forbearance and cross-cultural studies in suppression of emotion or emotional expression under the framework of New Big Five personality processes and cultural models of self and relating. Then I offered three propositions about forbearance. Furthermore, I collected three samples and described four studies to develop and test the construct validity of Forbearance Scale as well as the Group-Harmony Forbearance Index. Last but not least, I discussed implications for future research and practice related to forbearance.

Rights

© The Author

Is Part Of

VCU University Archives

Is Part Of

VCU Theses and Dissertations

Date of Submission

7-16-2015

Included in

Psychology Commons

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