Definition
An emotional experience that occurs when a person believes or realizes that they have compromised their own standards, values, or morals, or have violated a social norm.
Why it matters (in Poovi’s context)
While appropriate guilt can motivate corrective action, excessive or misplaced guilt can paralyse individuals, preventing them from moving forward and fostering self-punishment.
Key properties or components
- Moral emotion
- Self-directed
- Can be a motivator or hindrance
Contradictions or debates
None.