EXPLORANDO AS DIMENSÕES DO PERDÃO: CONCEITO, DESENVOLVIMENTO COGNITIVO E INTERPESSOAL

Abstract

In view of the relevance of knowledge and dissemination on the subject of forgiveness, the general aim of this article is to identify and to comprehend how the internal processes of forgiving occur and how it is reflected in interpersonal relationships. The specific objetives are: the conceptualization of forgiveness; how indivuals develop the capacity to forgive; along with the impacts on personal interactions. The theme explores the dimensions of forgiveness: concept, cognitive and interpersonal development. The relevance of the stated topic denotes the absence of a definitive consesus on the meaning of forgiveness, thus highlighting the subjectivity of said theme. This research is a bibliographical review, with an emphasis on reviewing relevant articles and sources in the study of forgiveness, including the renowned psychology author Robert Enright, and is structered in four parts: first, the introduction; then, what forgiveness is, its definition, origins and meanings; in the third part, it is shown how individuals develop the cognitive process to forgive themselves and, finally, the impacts on personal interactions. The conclusion is that forgiveness goes beyond the internal dimensions of the individual, being a powerful catalyst for social change.