Psychology of Shame: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Watts, Luciano
Shame is defined as an unpleasant emotion, which is linked with the negative evaluation of one's own self. It is often linked with the feeling of pain, demotivation, exposure, powerlessness, worthlessness, and distrust. It is a social or moral emotion, which makes people deny and hide their wrongdoings. Shame may hinder a person's personal development and it also affects the involvement of people in society. People experience shame as a result...