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  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Emotion Science

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  • Social sharing of negative emotions like regret is well-researched.
  • Limited understanding exists regarding the social sharing of guilt.
  • Guilt is a complex emotion with intrapersonal and interpersonal dimensions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate whether people share feelings of guilt with others.
  • To explore the motivations behind sharing or not sharing guilt.
  • To differentiate sharing patterns between intrapersonal and interpersonal guilt.

Main Methods:

  • Study 1: Re-analysis of online data (Yahoo Answers) on guilt sharing.
  • Study 2: Comparative analysis of motivations for sharing guilt versus regret.
  • Study 3: Examination of factors influencing the sharing of intrapersonal vs. interpersonal guilt.

Main Results:

  • Online data revealed sharing of both intrapersonal and interpersonal guilt.
  • Key motivations for sharing guilt included venting, clarification, and seeking advice.
  • Interpersonal guilt was shared more frequently than intrapersonal guilt, which was more often kept private.

Conclusions:

  • This research enhances understanding of the social dynamics of guilt.
  • Motivations for sharing guilt are multifaceted, including emotional release and social support.
  • The nature of guilt (intrapersonal vs. interpersonal) significantly impacts sharing behaviors.