We use shame and guilt to teach our children self-control and respect for others. However, unless shaming and the instillation of guilt are tempered by the active encouragement of positive self ...

These three emotions—guilt, shame, and embarrassment—are often discussed in similar situations. If you think back to the times that you experienced these emotions, you probably remember ...

Embarrassment, shame, and guilt are all reflexive emotions—that is, emotions about the self. But despite some overlap, they are distinct constructs. Let’s look at each one in turn ...

Guilt and shame are universal human emotions that shape how we navigate our social worlds. Though often lumped together, they are distinct in their experience and function. Guilt arises from our ...

Guilt and shame are similar but also dissimilar. Guilt arises when we think that we have done damage to something or someone. Shame arises when we believe that we are damaged in some way (for ...

Embarrassment, shame, and guilt are related but also distinct emotions. Embarrassment arises from discomfort when some aspect of oneself is unveiled in a way that undermines the image that one ...