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Robert Enright is the Aristotelian Professor of Forgiveness Science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Education, Department of Human Development. He pioneered the scientific study of forgiveness, leading over 1,000 global researchers and receiving prestigious awards like the APA's APF Gold Medal (2022) and WARF Named Professorship (2020). His work integrates moral development, clinical psychology, and education, with a focus on forgiveness therapy for trauma victims, incarcerated individuals, and conflict zones. Enright's research spans cross-cultural interventions, including programs in Iran, Israel, and Pakistan, and has been featured in major media outlets like Time and the Los Angeles Times.
Education:
- PhD in Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota, 1976
Research Interests: Forgiveness Science, Moral Development, Trauma Healing, Forgiveness Education, Conflict Resolution, Clinical Psychology, and Cross-Cultural Interventions. His work emphasizes the psychological and societal benefits of forgiveness, particularly in addressing historical injustices and promoting mental health in marginalized populations.
Awards & Recognition:
- APF Gold Medal Award (2022)
- Expanded Reason Award (2019)
- Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award
- Five teaching-related awards
Advising & Grants: Enright has secured grants focused on moral development and forgiveness therapy. His teaching excellence is underscored by awards like the Hilldale Award (2007) and Dean’s Club Faculty Achievement Award. He advises on forgiveness programs in prisons, schools, and international conflict regions.
Labs & Teams: Directs the International Forgiveness Institute and maintains an active research group through his website internationalforgiveness.com and Psychology Today blog.
