Description

The Transgression Narrative Test of Forgiveness (TNTF) is based on narrative analysis for the assessment of forgiveness. Participants are asked to describe incidents in which they have experienced injustices or traumatic events and to explain how they managed or dealt with the situation. The scale examines:
Narration of the Incident: How the participant describes the offense or injustice experienced.
Forgiveness Strategies: What kinds of strategies or processes the individual has used to forgive or cope with the injustice.
Emotional Impact: How emotional reactions affect the process of forgiveness.
Forgiveness Evaluation: How the individual perceives and evaluates the forgiveness process and its impact on their life.
Data collection can be carried out through open-ended questions or descriptive texts submitted by participants.

Objective

The objective of the TNTF is to:
Assessment of the Forgiveness Process: Provide an in-depth understanding of how people process and comprehend forgiveness through personal narratives.
Understanding Emotional Reactions: Analyze the emotional responses and strategies used in the forgiveness process.
Support of Therapeutic Interventions: Gather data that can help in the development of therapeutic approaches to support the process of forgiveness.

Analysis

The analysis of the TNTF includes:
Qualitative Analysis of Narratives: Examination of narratives to identify themes and patterns related to forgiveness.
Categorization of Strategies: Grouping the strategies and processes used for forgiveness.
Emotional Analysis: Assessment of emotional responses associated with forgiveness.
Reliability and Validity: Evaluation of reliability through the consistency of findings and of validity through reference to recognized forgiveness theories.

Calibration

The calibration of the TNTF includes:
Data Collection: Use of the scale across diverse populations to evaluate forgiveness processes and strategies.
Statistical and Qualitative Analysis: Application of statistical tools and qualitative methods to analyze data and assess internal consistency and validity.

References

McCullough, M. E., Worthington, E. L., & Rachal, K. C. (1997). Interpersonal Forgiving in Close Relationships. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 73(2), 321–336.
Enright, R. D., & Coyle, C. T. (1998). Forgiveness, Vengeance, and the Need for Justice. Journal of Social Issues, 54(2), 227–248.
Worthington, E. L. (2005). Forgiveness and Reconciliation: Theory and Application. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 24(4), 581–601.
Worthington, E. L., & Scherer, D. (2004). Forgiveness and Reconciliation: Theory and Research. Handbook of Forgiveness, Routledge.
Gergen, K. J., McNamee, S., & Barrett, F. J. (2001). Toward transformative dialogue. International Journal of Public Administration, 24(7–8), 679–707.
Yardley, L. (2000). Dilemmas in Qualitative Research. The Psychologist, 13(5), 305–309.