PERSONAL NARRATIVES ABOUT GUILT - ROLE IN ACTION CONTROL AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

被引:194
作者
BAUMEISTER, RF
STILLWELL, AM
HEATHERTON, TF
机构
[1] SUNY COLL POTSDAM,POTSDAM,NY 13676
[2] DARTMOUTH COLL,HANOVER,NH 03755
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10.1207/s15324834basp1701&2_10
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B84 [心理学];
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04 ; 0402 ;
摘要
Two studies explored interpersonal and action-control aspects of guilt. Both spontaneous and partner-induced guilt were studied using first-person accounts of interpersonal transgressions and guilt manipulations. Guilt was associated with transgressions against valued partners in close relationships, especially involving interpersonal neglect, unfilled obligations, and selfish actions. Feeling guilty was associated with higher rates of learning lessons, changing subsequent behavior, apologizing, confessing the transgression, and recognizing how a relationship partner's standards and expectations differ from one's own. Inducing guilt also appears to be a costly but effective way of influencing the behavior of relationship partners. The results support the view of guilt as a mechanism that alters behavior in the service of maintaining good interpersonal relationships.
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页码:173 / 198
页数:26
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