Question as phrased by the source: "Forgiving someone for something: Does or could give me greatest happiness, does or could give me some happiness, doesn't or couldn't make me happy or happier, does not apply to me"
According to the source, respondents were more urban and educated, with higher incomes than their fellow citizens. As such, the results should be viewed as reflecting the views of a more 'connected population'.
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Forgiveness as source of happiness for Indians 2019
According to a survey conducted by on the state of happiness in India, a majority of Indian respondents considered being able to forgive someone for something as a source of happiness. India ranked third amongst other surveyed countries, with South Africa ranking first.
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Ipsos. (August 26, 2019). Forgiving someone as a source of happiness for Indians as of June 2019 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 24, 2026, from /statistics/1066164/india-forgiveness-as-source-of-happiness/
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