Construct validity of two measures of self-forgiveness in Portugal: a study of self-forgiveness, psychological symptoms, and well-being

Several studies have suggested that self-forgiveness promotes psychological well-being. The state scale (SSFS) and the differentiated process (DSFPS) are two self-report questionnaires assess in psychotherapy, personal change, health. present study aims to examine psychometric properties of SSFS DSFPS a Portuguese sample, highlighting reliability validity for scores on both scales. We relationships among self-forgiveness, self-criticism, well-being, global psychopathological symptoms. scales were completed random nonclinical sample 475 University students. well-being was used explore relation between Our findings show evidence good estimated internal consistency - DSFPS. Self-forgiveness is related higher indexes positive feelings (e.g., self-compassion, self-esteem) such as behaviors beliefs about self. Thus, self-criticism hated self) tends decrease while actions, well self (self-compassion; self-love) increase. In clinical practice these indicators, which can lead improvement, affect lower symptomatology symptoms depression).