Annu Rev Psychol April 2007 PMID 16953797

Moral emotions and moral behavior.

June Price Tangney, Jeff Stuewig, Debra J Mashek

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The discussions indicate a general agreement that moral emotions are fundamental to moral behavior, supported by comments on their established role and scientific inquiry. Posts referencing videos about shame and social discussions around empathy, tolerance, and positive emotions reflect an awareness of the broad implications of moral emotions and their influence on social attitudes, with language that suggests curiosity and recognition of their importance.

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Most discussions recognize the importance of moral emotions and support the idea that understanding them is crucial, as seen in posts emphasizing the scientific view and moral construct.

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Conversations include references to videos and discussions about moral emotions, suggesting active interest but not deeply analytical engagement.

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The discussions highlight the relevance of moral emotions in social and psychological contexts, implying a moderate influence on understanding moral behavior.

Abstract in brief

This chapter discusses how moral emotions, especially negative self-conscious emotions like shame, guilt, and embarrassment, play a crucial role in connecting moral standards to moral behavior, with current research exploring their differences, impacts, and new areas of study such as body shame and psychobiological factors.
It highlights recent advancements in understanding both negative and positive moral emotions, including elevation, gratitude, and pride, and considers the role of other-oriented empathy in moral emotional processes.
Furthermore, the chapter emphasizes emerging research on how experiences like childhood abuse can influence shame, as well as collective feelings of shame and guilt, expanding our understanding of moral emotions in various social and psychological contexts.

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