Coping with Transgressions by the Romantic Partner: An Inventory Validation and its Correlation with Forgiveness

Almost every person has to deal with transgressions committed by a romantic partner and faces their negative psychological outcomes, coping strategies might be key understanding post-transgression dynamics forgiveness. We tested the construct validity of Inventory Strategies for Coping Partner's Transgression which include emotion (E-FCS), problem (P-FCS), meaning-focused (M-FCS) scales. Results replicated factor structure each three scales through confirmatory analysis techniques, its reliability McDonald’s omega coefficient, then correlated forgiveness resentment, strengthening validity. In general, were confirmed. Emotion-focused showed correlation forgiveness, while had positive correlation. These findings discussed in context theory practical implications.