Wisdom and wellbeing in polish older adults: the mediating role of forgiveness

Objectives Possible correlations between wisdom and wellbeing among older people have been extensively debated in psychology. At the same time, researchers emphasize that effect of adults' on their depends numerous mediators. A review literature suggests forgiveness might be one such variable. Thus, this study aimed to investigate whether mediated relationship late adulthood. Method In total, 481 participants aged from 60 92 years ( M = 68.84; SD 6.31) were involved study. All participating lived independently households. Four psychological instruments used: (1) Self-Assessed Wisdom Scale; (2) Heartland Forgiveness (3) Psychological Wellbeing (4) Satisfaction with Life Scale. Therefore, measurement analyzed variables was self-reported. Results The results showed relationships population. indirect effects demonstrated wellbeing. related higher (β 0.21; p < 0.01), which, turn, a level 0.48; 0.01) subjective 0.36; Conclusion These findings suggest is an important element greater showed, stronger tendency forgive better they reported.