Forgiveness Scale Extended to the Iranian Families

The present study is conducted on standardization and normalization of the Family Forgiveness Scale (FFS) within the Iranian population. A brief description of this “scale” within the scope of family related studies is presented and other studies focused on developing similar tools for measuring the extent of forgiveness are referenced. The dimensions or subscales and psychiatric features of the forgiveness scale are described. The data pertaining to FFS scale for standardization and normalization on Iranian population are provided. It is shown here that there are no significant differences between men and women in realization and resolution of subscales. However, women are shown to be more willing to acknowledge their faults and try to compensate for their wrongdoings. The comparison of results from the present tool on Iranian families with other studies on American families indicates similar forgiveness scale between the two cultures. Overall, the results of the present study indicate that present scaling tool is a highly reliable and valid instrument for studying Iranian families.