Abstract: The present study was done to find out the interrelationships between different variables viz. forgiveness, self esteem and subjective well-being in females of different age groups. The differences between the different age groups of females were also explored on forgiveness, self esteem and subjective well-being. To fulfill these objectives a sample of 120 females were taken between the age ranges of 20 to 59 years, having been divided into four age groups subsequently. Each group consisted of 30 participants. Self esteem was found to be significantly correlated with forgiveness and subjective well-being in the females of first age group (age range 20 to 29 years).Self esteem was significantly..........
Keyword: forgiveness, self esteem, subjective well- being.
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