An Investigation of the Types of Abuse in Childhood with Forgiveness, Mental Health and Coping Strategies of Married Individuals Living in Tehran

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the types of abuse in childhood and forgiveness, mental health and coping strategies of married individuals residing in Tehran. It is a Cross-sectional study. As for the Population of the study, married individuals of ۵ regions of Tehran city, who were selected through cluster sampling, were considered. Of this population who were a member of entertainment, health and cultural centers, ۳۳۷ subjects were selected. To collect the data, self-report questionnaires, family forgiveness scale, General Health Questionnaire and Billings and Moos Coping Strategies Questionnaire were used. As for the analysis of the data, Pearson correlation, simple regression, multiple regression and independent t-test were used. Research findings indicated that there was a significant positive relationship between the experience of abuse and the mental health and that there was a negative relationship between the experience of abuse and forgiveness. Furthermore, there was no relationship between the total score of the experience of abuse and the total score of the coping strategies however, between the subscales there was a positive significant relationship. Also, a significant difference was found between the male and female subjects. Results of the study showed that the experience of abuse in childhood could have an effect on the mental health and the amount of forgiveness in the adulthood and it could have a deep effect on the life and personality of the person in copying with the stress and pressures of the daily life.

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آزار دیدگی ، بخشش ، سلامت عمومی ، راهبردهای مقابله