Single-Item Measures

Research Hub > Measurement Wizard > Single-Item Measures > Moral/Social Attitudes >

Forgiveness

Subcategories    [ Details ]
Date Range:
Geographic Scope
Survey Frame
Sample Type
Survey Mode
Survey Questions
How often has respondent felt the following way due to religious beliefs: I have forgiven those who hurt me. (FORGIVE2)
  TOTAL %
1) Always or almost always 669 46.3
2) Often 547 37.9
3) Seldom 141 9.8
4) Never 60 4.2
8) Dont know 3 0.2
9) No answer 25 1.7
TOTAL1,445100.0
Survey Details
Scope: U.S. Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: In-Person


Because of my religious or spiritual beliefs: I have forgiven those who hurt me. (FRGOTHRT)
  TOTAL %
1) Never 8 6.6
2) Seldom 23 19
3) Often 56 46.3
4) Always or almost always 34 28.1
TOTAL121100.0
Survey Details
Scope: Other: United Kingdom
Frame: Other
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: Mailed


To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements about health and spirituality? I have forgiven those who hurt me. (Q23FRGVO)
  TOTAL %
1) Strongly disagree 5 0.3
2) Disagree 15 0.9
3) Tend to disagree 50 3.1
4) Neutral or not sure 111 6.8
5) Tend to agree 469 28.8
6) Agree 697 42.8
7) Strongly agree 281 17.3
TOTAL1,628100.0
Survey Details
Scope: U.S. Sample
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: Mailed


To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements about health and spirituality? I have forgiven those who hurt me. (Q23FRGVO)
  TOTAL %
1) Strongly disagree 1 0.1
2) Disagree 4 0.5
3) Tend to disagree 23 3.2
4) Neutral or not sure 31 4.3
5) Tend to agree 205 28.2
6) Agree 328 45.1
7) Strongly agree 136 18.7
TOTAL728100.0
Survey Details
Scope: U.S. Sample
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: Mailed


To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements about health and spirituality? I have forgiven those who hurt me. (Q23FRGVO)
  TOTAL %
1) Strongly disagree 4 0.4
2) Disagree 11 1.2
3) Tend to disagree 27 3
4) Neutral or not sure 77 8.6
5) Tend to agree 263 29.5
6) Agree 367 41.2
7) Strongly agree 142 15.9
TOTAL891100.0
Survey Details
Scope: U.S. Sample
Frame: Other
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: Mailed


For the following, indicate how much you would want it - To be able to forgive others (FIMPFRGV)
  TOTAL %
1) Very little or not at all 36 0.8
2) Somewhat 341 8
3) Quite a bit 819 19.3
4) Very much 2,187 51.6
5) At the top of my list 859 20.2
TOTAL4,242100.0
Survey Details
Scope: U.S. Sample
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: Other


For the following, indicate how much you would want it - To be able to forgive others (MIMPFRGV)
  TOTAL %
1) Very little or not at all 23 0.4
2) Somewhat 235 4
3) Quite a bit 679 11.5
4) Very much 3,222 54.4
5) At the top of my list 1,769 29.8
TOTAL5,928100.0
Survey Details
Scope: U.S. Sample
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: In-Person


What follows are what could be considered guiding principles in peoples lives. Please indicate the extent to which it is a guiding principle in your life. Forgiving, or willingness to pardon others. Is it: (FORGIVE)
  TOTAL %
0) Not important 0 0
2) Important 188 46.4
3) Very important 165 40.7
4) Of supreme importance to you 49 12.1
5) Dont know 3 0.7
TOTAL405100.0
Survey Details
Scope: Single Unit (State, County, etc.)
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: Phone


Which of these personal issues have you had to deal with? - Learning to forgive someone else (CONFORG2)
  TOTAL %
0) No 0 0
1) Yes 250,564 100
TOTAL250,564100.0
Survey Details
Scope: U.S. Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: In-Person


Has the group ever helped you, personally, in any of the following ways: helped you to forgive someone? (H_FORGIV)
  TOTAL %
0) No 0 0
1) Yes 842 100
TOTAL842100.0
Survey Details
Scope: U.S. Sample
Frame: Other
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: Mailed


As a result of being in this group, which of these, if any, have you experienced: better able to forgive others? (R_FORGV1)
  TOTAL %
0) No 0 0
1) Yes 1,151 100
TOTAL1,151100.0
Survey Details
Scope: U.S. Sample
Frame: Other
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: Mailed


Because of your religious or spiritual beliefs have you always, almost always, often, seldom, or never felt the following ways...I have forgiven myself for things that I have done wrong. (FORGIVE1)
  TOTAL %
1) Always or almost always 625 43.3
2) Often 512 35.4
3) Seldom 191 13.2
4) Never 84 5.8
8) Dont know 4 0.3
9) No answer 29 2
TOTAL1,445100.0
Survey Details
Scope: U.S. Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: In-Person


Because of my religious or spiritual beliefs: I have forgiven myself for things that I have done wrong. (FRGWRNG)
  TOTAL %
1) Never 10 8.2
2) Seldom 28 23
3) Often 54 44.3
4) Always or almost always 30 24.6
TOTAL122100.0
Survey Details
Scope: Other: United Kingdom
Frame: Other
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: Mailed


ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN ANY SMALL GROUP THAT MEETS REGULARLY AND PROVIDES SUPPORT OR CARING FOR THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE IN IT: Next I would like to discuss the small group that you spoke about earlier that meets regularly and provides support or caring for those who participate in it. If you are currently involved in more than one such group, please think about the group that you are most actively involved in. As a result of being in this group, which of these, if any, have you experienced? -- Better able to forgive yourself (EXPER_13)
  TOTAL %
1) Yes 706 69.3
2) No 286 28.1
3) Dont know/Refused 27 2.6
TOTAL1,019100.0
Survey Details
Scope: U.S. Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: In-Person


To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements about health and spirituality? I have forgiven myself for the things I have done wrong. (Q20FRGVS)
  TOTAL %
1) Strongly disagree 10 0.6
2) Disagree 36 2.2
3) Tend to disagree 95 5.8
4) Neutral or not sure 123 7.6
5) Tend to agree 426 26.2
6) Agree 614 37.8
7) Strongly agree 320 19.7
TOTAL1,624100.0
Survey Details
Scope: U.S. Sample
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: Mailed


To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements about health and spirituality? I have forgiven myself for the things I have done wrong. (Q20FRGVS)
  TOTAL %
1) Strongly disagree 3 0.4
2) Disagree 10 1.4
3) Tend to disagree 38 5.2
4) Neutral or not sure 29 4
5) Tend to agree 171 23.5
6) Agree 297 40.8
7) Strongly agree 180 24.7
TOTAL728100.0
Survey Details
Scope: U.S. Sample
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: Mailed


To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements about health and spirituality? I have forgiven myself for the things I have done wrong. (Q20FRGVS)
  TOTAL %
1) Strongly disagree 7 0.8
2) Disagree 26 2.9
3) Tend to disagree 57 6.4
4) Neutral or not sure 94 10.6
5) Tend to agree 253 28.5
6) Agree 312 35.2
7) Strongly agree 138 15.6
TOTAL887100.0
Survey Details
Scope: U.S. Sample
Frame: Other
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: Mailed


Which of these personal issues have you had to deal with? - Learning to forgive yourself (CONFORG1)
  TOTAL %
0) No 0 0
1) Yes 195,244 100
TOTAL195,244100.0
Survey Details
Scope: U.S. Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: In-Person


As a result of being in this group, which of these, if any, have you experienced: better able to forgive yourself? (R_FORGV2)
  TOTAL %
0) No 0 0
1) Yes 1,080 100
TOTAL1,080100.0
Survey Details
Scope: U.S. Sample
Frame: Other
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: Mailed


(G1, G2, G3) [Closest to my view] I sometimes try to get even, rather than forgive and forget. (SOCDES4)
  TOTAL %
0) No 0 0
1) Yes 943 100
TOTAL943100.0
Survey Details
Scope: Regional Sample
Frame: Other
Sample: Unknown
Mode: Mixed-mode


I sometimes try to get even, rather than forgive and forget. (SELFB83)
  TOTAL %
1) True 440 27.6
2) Not true 1,145 71.9
8) Dont know 3 0.2
9) Refused 5 0.3
TOTAL1,593100.0
Survey Details
Scope: U.S. Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: Mailed


I sometimes try to get even, rather than forgive and forget. (VALUEB80)
  TOTAL %
1) True 608 29.9
2) Not true 1,414 69.6
8) Dont know 11 0.5
TOTAL2,033100.0
Survey Details
Scope: U.S. Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: Mailed


I am going to make some statements and for each one I would like you to tell me whether it is true for you or not true for you. I sometimes try to get even, rather than forgive and forget. (VALUEB80)
  TOTAL %
1) True 608 29.9
2) Not true 1,414 69.6
8) Dont Know 11 0.5
TOTAL2,033100.0
Survey Details
Scope: U.S. Sample
Frame: Other
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: Phone


How often has respondent felt the following way due to religious beliefs: I know that God forgives me. (FORGIVE3)
  TOTAL %
1) Always or almost always 1,044 72.2
2) Often 245 17
3) Seldom 46 3.2
4) Never 68 4.7
8) Dont know 5 0.3
9) No answer 37 2.6
TOTAL1,445100.0
Survey Details
Scope: U.S. Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: In-Person


Because of my religious or spiritual beliefs: I know that God forgives me. (GDFRGV)
  TOTAL %
1) Never 26 22
2) Seldom 9 7.6
3) Often 36 30.5
4) Always or almost always 47 39.8
TOTAL118100.0
Survey Details
Scope: Other: United Kingdom
Frame: Other
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: Mailed


Now, I have a list of religious experiences or feelings that some people have had at one time or another. Please tell me how often, if ever, you have had this religious experience or feeling. -- That God has forgiven your sins (GODFORGV)
  TOTAL %
1) Many times 1,667 63.1
2) Several times 374 14.2
3) A few times 357 13.5
4) Never 139 5.3
5) Dont know 104 3.9
TOTAL2,641100.0
Survey Details
Scope: U.S. Sample
Frame: Other
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: Phone


To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements about health and spirituality? I know that God forgives me. (Q26GODFO)
  TOTAL %
3) Tend to disagree 1 0.1
4) Neutral or not sure 8 1.1
5) Tend to agree 31 4.3
6) Agree 167 22.9
7) Strongly agree 521 71.6
TOTAL728100.0
Survey Details
Scope: U.S. Sample
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: Mailed


To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements about health and spirituality? I know that God forgives me. (Q26GODFO)
  TOTAL %
1) Strongly disagree 2 0.2
2) Disagree 1 0.1
3) Tend to disagree 2 0.2
4) Neutral or not sure 22 2.5
5) Tend to agree 75 8.4
6) Agree 276 31.1
7) Strongly agree 510 57.4
TOTAL888100.0
Survey Details
Scope: U.S. Sample
Frame: Other
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: Mailed


How often do you ask forgiveness for your sins? (ASKFORGI)
  TOTAL %
1) Very often 906 32.1
2) Quite often 863 30.6
3) Occasionally 647 22.9
4) Rarely 263 9.3
5) Never 145 5.1
TOTAL2,824100.0
Survey Details
Scope: Regional Sample
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Sample
Mode: Mailed


How important is the following to you? - Forgiveness (VFORGIV5)
  TOTAL %
1) Very important 691 57
2) Somewhat important 450 37.1
3) Not very important 61 5
4) Not important at all 10 0.8
TOTAL1,212100.0
Survey Details
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed


How important to you is - Forgiveness? (VFORGIV4)
  TOTAL %
1) Very important 673 54.9
2) Somewhat important 490 40
3) Not very important 55 4.5
4) Not important at all 7 0.6
TOTAL1,225100.0
Survey Details
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed


How important to you is - Forgiveness? (VFORGIV3)
  TOTAL %
1) Very important 558 75.1
2) Somewhat important 171 23
3) Not very important 14 1.9
TOTAL743100.0
Survey Details
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed


How important to you is - Forgiveness? (VFORGIV4)
  TOTAL %
1) Very important 423 57.4
2) Somewhat important 284 38.5
3) Not very important 29 3.9
4) Not important at all 1 0.1
TOTAL737100.0
Survey Details
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed


How important to you is - Forgiveness? (VFORGIV3)
  TOTAL %
1) Very important 430 77.2
2) Somewhat important 117 21
3) Not very important 9 1.6
4) Not important at all 1 0.2
TOTAL557100.0
Survey Details
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed


How important to you is - Forgiveness? (VFORGIV4)
  TOTAL %
1) Very important 213 60.2
2) Somewhat important 129 36.4
3) Not very important 11 3.1
4) Not important at all 1 0.3
TOTAL354100.0
Survey Details
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed


How important is the following to you? - Forgiveness (VFORGIV5)
  TOTAL %
1) Very important 244 62.9
2) Somewhat important 132 34
3) Not very important 12 3.1
TOTAL388100.0
Survey Details
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed


How important is the following to you? - Forgiveness (VFORGIV5)
  TOTAL %
1) Very important 161 60.1
2) Somewhat important 95 35.4
3) Not very important 12 4.5
TOTAL268100.0
Survey Details
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed


How important to you is - Forgiveness? (VFORGIV3)
  TOTAL %
1) Very important 325 75.1
2) Somewhat important 101 23.3
3) Not very important 7 1.6
TOTAL433100.0
Survey Details
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed


How important is the following to you? - Forgiveness (VFORGIV5)
  TOTAL %
1) Very important 251 59.3
2) Somewhat important 152 35.9
3) Not very important 20 4.7
TOTAL423100.0
Survey Details
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed


How important to you is - Forgiveness? (VFORGIV4)
  TOTAL %
1) Very important 372 57.9
2) Somewhat important 244 38
3) Not very important 24 3.7
4) Not important at all 2 0.3
TOTAL642100.0
Survey Details
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed


How important is the following to you? - Forgiveness (VFORGIV5)
  TOTAL %
1) Very important 379 59.7
2) Somewhat important 225 35.4
3) Not very important 30 4.7
4) Not important at all 1 0.2
TOTAL635100.0
Survey Details
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed


How important to you is - Forgiveness? (VFORGIV3)
  TOTAL %
1) Very important 904 74.8
2) Somewhat important 286 23.7
3) Not very important 17 1.4
4) Not important at all 1 0.1
TOTAL1,208100.0
Survey Details
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed


How important to you is - Forgiveness? (VFORGIV3)
  TOTAL %
1) Very important 534 75.4
2) Somewhat important 159 22.5
3) Not very important 14 2
4) Not important at all 1 0.1
TOTAL708100.0
Survey Details
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed


How important to you is - Forgiveness? (VFORGIV4)
  TOTAL %
1) Very important 251 59.5
2) Somewhat important 156 37
3) Not very important 14 3.3
4) Not important at all 1 0.2
TOTAL422100.0
Survey Details
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed


SubCategories [ Back to Top ]
Forgiving Others: This question type asks the respondent about the forgiveness of others.
Forgiving Self: This question type asks the respondent about self forgiveness.
Getting Even: This question type asks the respondent if they try to get even, rather than forgive.
God's Forgiveness: This question type asks the respondent about God's forgiveness.
Importance of: This question type asks the respondent about the importance of forgiveness.

Bookmark and Share