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
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Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
7-16-2015