%0 Journal Article
%T Homicide survivors' definitions of forgiveness: intrapersonal, interpersonal, and extrapersonal orientations
%J Violence and victims
%D 2016
%A Hourigan, Kristen L.
%V 31
%N 5
%P 869-887
%X This article explores the definition of forgiveness from the perspective of individuals who have lost loved ones to homicide. This article draws on 33 in-depth, semistructured interviews that asked participants to define and discuss forgiveness and non-forgiveness both in general and as it relates to homicide. Analysis shows three distinct definitions of, or orientations toward, forgiveness, each learned through interaction with family and/or religion: intrapersonal, interpersonal, and extrapersonal. Analyses suggest that future investigations must include multiple definitions of forgiveness, and victim services must be cognizant of these various pathways toward forgiveness.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Springer Publishing
%@ 0886-6708
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/0886-6708.VV-D-15-00015