Journal of Psychology & Psychotherapy
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ISSN: 2161-0487
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2161-0487
+44 1478 350008
Department of Psychology, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya
Kamomoe Peter Kamau is currently working in the Department of Psychology, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya. Kamomoe Peter Kamau research interest HIV serostatus, Determinants of HIV serostatus, Self-perceived HIV risk, Zambia. Kamomoe Peter Kamau is serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed Journals. Kamomoe Peter Kamau has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. Kamomoe Peter Kamau has authored many research articles/books related to Psychology.
Research Article
The Effect of Forgiveness on Marital Quality in Kenya: A Case of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi, Kenya
Author(s): Kamomoe Peter Kamau*, Stephen Mbugua, Peter Gichure and Elijah Macharia
This study examined the effect of forgiveness on marital quality among married individuals in the Catholic Archdiocese of
Nairobi, Kenya. A mixed method design (parallel convergent design) was employed in measuring the correlational levels
among the study variables. From the qualitative data, 56.5% of the respondents indicated that forgiveness improved the
quality of their marriage while the quantitative analysis established that the level of forgiveness was low (0.917>p=0.05). The
calculated significance level of forgiveness was 0.917>p=0.05 which meant acceptance of the null hypothesis that indicated
no significant relationship with marital quality. Additionally, regression analysis showed that the strength of relationship
between independent variable (forgiveness) and dependent (Marital quality) is low and weak. This study concludes that the
levels of for.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2161-0487.21.11.408