Caperton Forgiveness Style Inventory – Revised (CFSI-R)
Measures individual differences in interpersonal and intrapersonal styles of forgiving others.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Caperton Forgiveness Style Inventory – Revised (CFSI-R) was developed by Duane Caperton (2008). It is designed to measure Forgiveness Styles. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 21 items organized into 5 factors/subscales: Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, Easy Going, Grudge Holder, Humility.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Intrapersonal | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | 6 |
| Interpersonal | 7,8,9,10,11,12 | 6 |
| Easy Going | 13,14,15 | 3 |
| Grudge Holder | 16,17,18 | 3 |
| Humility | 19,20,21 | 3 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = I never do this, 1 = I rarely do this, 2 = I sometimes do this, 3 = I often do this, 4 = I frequently do this.
The scale includes 3 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 0 to 84. Interpretation guidelines:
- Total Score Range (Scores are typically interpreted at the subscale level to identify dominant forgiveness styles): 0 – 84
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.