Research & Evidence
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Ongoing Research Projects
Current studies exploring the science of forgiveness and peace-building
Global Forgiveness Index: Measuring Peace Capacity Across Nations
Lead Researcher: Dr. Sarah Chen
Stanford University
Developing a comprehensive index to measure national capacity for forgiveness and reconciliation across 120 countries, correlating with peace indicators and social cohesion metrics.
Neuroscience of Collective Forgiveness: fMRI Study of Group Reconciliation
Lead Researcher: Dr. Michael Roberts
Harvard Medical School
Using advanced brain imaging to understand neural mechanisms underlying collective forgiveness processes in post-conflict communities.
Economic Impact of Peace Festivals: Longitudinal Study of 50 Communities
Lead Researcher: Dr. Elena Rodriguez
London School of Economics
Tracking economic and social outcomes in communities hosting annual forgiveness festivals over five years, measuring ROI of peace-building investments.
Youth Forgiveness Education: Multi-Country School Intervention Study
Lead Researcher: Dr. Lisa Anderson
UC Berkeley
Implementing and evaluating forgiveness-based curricula in 200 schools across 15 countries to assess impact on conflict resolution skills and prosocial behavior.
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