What We Get Wrong About Teaching Kids to Apologize and Forgive
Too often, parents and teachers try to force kids to apologize and forgive. But research suggests there’s a better way that will make a deeper, more…
How Does Forgiveness Benefit People Around the World?
Researchers surveyed residents of 22 countries to investigate how forgiveness impacts our well-being.
Why Forgiving Ourselves Feels So Hard—and What Helps
Researchers explored why some people can forgive themselves after a wrongdoing, while others remain stuck in perpetual guilt and shame.
Lessons from Cultivating Forgiveness in Faith-Based Communities
Public health–style campaigns focused on forgiveness can have surprisingly powerful benefits.
What Happens When Faith Leaders Try to Force Forgiveness?
There is pressure to forgive in many settings, including the church. But this culture can change—and people can find more authentic forgiveness.
How to Move From Harm to Healing in Schools
In the face of conflict and harm, schools have traditionally punished students. But there might be a better way.
Can We Cultivate Forgiveness in Prison?
A research-tested program is helping prisoners to change by teaching them forgiveness.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2025
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.