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The concept of guilt

W J Robertson1

  • 1Graduate Program, Texas Woman's University, Houston 77030-2897.

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Guilt is a feeling arising from violating personal standards, distinct from shame. Addressing guilt involves recognizing specific behaviors and taking reparative actions to alleviate distress.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychiatry
  • Emotional Health

Background:

  • Guilt is an uncomfortable emotion stemming from actions or thoughts that contradict internalized conduct standards.
  • Guilt necessitates reparative actions to resolve distress caused by harm to others.
  • Guilt and shame are often confused but are distinct affective experiences.