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June Price Tangney¹, Jeff Stuewig, Debra J Mashek

¹Department of Psychology, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia 22030, USA. jtangney@gmu.edu

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|September 7, 2006

Summary

This review explores moral emotions, focusing on negative self-conscious emotions like shame and guilt, and positive emotions such as elevation and gratitude. It highlights new research areas and their impact on moral behavior.

Area of Science:

Psychology
Moral Psychology
Social Psychology

Background:

Moral emotions are crucial for linking moral standards and behavior.
Research has historically focused on negative emotions like shame and guilt.
The scope of moral emotions has expanded to include positive emotions.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current theory and research on moral emotions.
To examine the distinction and impact of shame and guilt.
To highlight emerging research in moral emotion.

Main Methods:

Literature review of existing theories and empirical studies.
Analysis of research on self-conscious emotions (shame, guilt, embarrassment).
Inclusion of recent studies on positive moral emotions (elevation, gratitude, pride) and empathy.

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Main Results:

Shame and guilt remain central, with ongoing research into their distinctions and effects.
New research areas include body shame, coping mechanisms, psychobiology, childhood abuse links, and vicarious shame/guilt.
Positive emotions like elevation and gratitude are increasingly recognized as morally relevant.

Conclusions:

Moral emotions encompass a broader spectrum than previously thought, including positive and vicarious experiences.
Understanding these emotions is key to comprehending moral behavior and its development.
Future research should continue exploring the nuances of both negative and positive moral emotions.