Speaking of Psychology

Why you should apologize even when it’s hard to, with Karina Schumann, PhD

Nov 2, 2022

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Episode notes

Introduction

2min

The Importance of Apologies in Relationships

3min

How to Apologize Effectively

3min

What Makes a Bad Apology?

3min

The Barriers to Apologizing

4min

The Importance of Apologies

4min

The Importance of Constructive Communication

3min

The Stereotype of Women Apologizing More Than Men

3min

The Role of Communication in Mixed Gender Relationships

2min

10.

The Relationship Between Liberals and Conservatives in Apologies

2min

11.

Self-Compassion Is Associated With Less Shame and More Willingness to Apologize

2min

12.

The Cost of Being a High Baseline Apologier

2min

13.

The Importance of Institutional Apologies in Addressing Historical Injustice

2min

14.

The Importance of Apologies in Relationships

3min

Apologies have the potential to heal relationships, soothe hurt feelings and even begin to address historical wrongs. But they’re not always easy to offer. Karina Schumann, PhD, of the University of Pittsburgh, discusses why apologies matter, what makes for a good, effective apology and what makes for a bad one, whether women really do apologize more than men, what to do when someone wants to apologize to you but you’re not ready to forgive them, and the role of institutional and government apologies in addressing historical injustice.

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