Distinction between shame and guilt and relationship with stress, anxiety and depression
In the paper we present a measure assessing and distinguishing between shame-proneness and guilt-proneness, TOSCA-3 (Test of Self-Conscious Affect; Tangney & Dearing, 2002), and describe its theoretical and research background. Shame is defined as a non-functional and deeply concealed emotion, i...
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| description | In the paper we present a measure assessing and distinguishing between shame-proneness and guilt-proneness, TOSCA-3 (Test of Self-Conscious Affect; Tangney & Dearing, 2002), and describe its theoretical and research background. Shame is defined as a non-functional and deeply concealed emotion, involving feelings of exposure and unworthiness, which focuses on the self and potentially leads to social isolation. In contrast, guilt is described as a less painful and more functional emotion, focusing on behavior and motivating interpersonal reparation. We also present a study with a sample of students on the relationship of shame and guilt to stress, anxiety and depression. The study confirmed the results obtained with other tests, showing that shame-proneness as opposed to guilt-proneness is moderately linked to anxiety and depression. The study also demonstrated the relationship of shame-proneness to stress. In the conclusion, the possibilities of further research on interpersonal implications of shame-proneness and with specific populations are discussed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-05fdead17b7d4c10815b88d19866e6562022-12-22T00:59:37ZengSlovenian Psychologists' AssociationPsihološka Obzorja2350-51412007-11-0116389104231Distinction between shame and guilt and relationship with stress, anxiety and depressionTomaž ErzarMatej TorkarIn the paper we present a measure assessing and distinguishing between shame-proneness and guilt-proneness, TOSCA-3 (Test of Self-Conscious Affect; Tangney & Dearing, 2002), and describe its theoretical and research background. Shame is defined as a non-functional and deeply concealed emotion, involving feelings of exposure and unworthiness, which focuses on the self and potentially leads to social isolation. In contrast, guilt is described as a less painful and more functional emotion, focusing on behavior and motivating interpersonal reparation. We also present a study with a sample of students on the relationship of shame and guilt to stress, anxiety and depression. The study confirmed the results obtained with other tests, showing that shame-proneness as opposed to guilt-proneness is moderately linked to anxiety and depression. The study also demonstrated the relationship of shame-proneness to stress. In the conclusion, the possibilities of further research on interpersonal implications of shame-proneness and with specific populations are discussed.http://psiholoska-obzorja.si/arhiv_clanki/2007_3/erzar.pdfshameguiltstressanxietydepression |
| spellingShingle | Tomaž Erzar Matej Torkar Distinction between shame and guilt and relationship with stress, anxiety and depression Psihološka Obzorja shame guilt stress anxiety depression |
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| title_short | Distinction between shame and guilt and relationship with stress, anxiety and depression |
| title_sort | distinction between shame and guilt and relationship with stress anxiety and depression |
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| url | http://psiholoska-obzorja.si/arhiv_clanki/2007_3/erzar.pdf |
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