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Social blushing.

M R Leary1, T W Britt, W D Cutlip

  • 1Department of Psychology, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27109.

Psychological Bulletin
|November 1, 1992
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This review explores social blushing, proposing people blush due to undesired social attention. It examines the causes, behaviors, and social impacts of blushing, offering new insights.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Physiology

Background:

  • Social blushing is a common human physiological response.
  • Previous research has examined its antecedents and consequences.
  • A comprehensive theoretical model is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing theory and research on social blushing.
  • To propose a new theoretical model of blushing.
  • To address puzzling aspects of blushing behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of psychological and physiological research.
  • Theoretical analysis of social attention and blushing.
  • Discussion of specific blushing phenomena.

Main Results:

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  • Blushing is linked to physiological responses, situational factors, and interpersonal outcomes.
  • A new model suggests blushing occurs with undesired social attention.
  • Phenomenological and demographic variations in blushing are considered.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed model offers a unified account of social blushing.
  • Understanding blushing's triggers and consequences is crucial for social interaction.
  • Further research should explore blushing across diverse populations and contexts.