Speaking of Psychology
What’s the difference between guilt and shame? With June Tangney, PhD
Sep 27, 2023
June Tangney, PhD from George Mason University discusses the difference between shame and guilt, their impact on mental health, and techniques to manage and reduce them. The podcast explores disparities between guilt and shame based on sex and age, the complexity of studying shame and guilt, and their role in behavior change and treatment of substance abuse disorders.
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- Shame is feeling bad about oneself and is more strongly associated with psychological and behavioral problems.
- Guilt focuses on behavior itself and motivates individuals to take responsibility, confess, apologize, and make amends.
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The Difference Between Shame and Guilt
Shame and guilt are two distinct emotions that manifest differently and affect individuals in different ways. Shame is feeling bad about oneself, believing that one is fundamentally flawed as a person due to a specific action. Guilt, on the other hand, focuses on the behavior itself and the feeling of wrongdoing. Guilt can be experienced by even good people who have done something wrong.
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