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Luppino, Olga Ines; Tenore, Katia; Mancini, Francesco; Mancini, Alessandra
The Role of Childhood Experiences in the development of Disgust Sensitivity: a preliminary study on early moral memories Journal Article
In: Clinical Neuropsychiatry, vol. 20, no 2, pp. 109-121, 2023.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tag: Deontological guilt, Disgust, early autobiographical memories, Early maladaptive schemas, imagery, Morality
@article{Luppino2023,
title = {The Role of Childhood Experiences in the development of Disgust Sensitivity: a preliminary study on early moral memories},
author = {Olga Ines Luppino and Katia Tenore and Francesco Mancini and Alessandra Mancini},
editor = {Giovanni Fioriti Editore s.r.l. },
url = {https://apc.it/2023-mancini-the-role-of-childhood-experiences/},
doi = {doi.org/10.36131/ cnfioritieditore2023020},
year = {2023},
date = {2023-04-01},
urldate = {2023-04-01},
journal = {Clinical Neuropsychiatry},
volume = {20},
number = {2},
pages = {109-121},
abstract = {bjective: Disgust is a basic emotion evolved to safeguard our omnivorous species from contagion. Although the factors eliciting disgust typically involve concerns related to physical contamination, physical disgust responses are also prompted by moral transgressions, (i.e. cannibalism, pedophilia, betrayal). The link between the general propensity to experience disgust (i.e. “Disgust Sensitivity”) and morality, in particular in the deontological domain, is supported by an increasing amount of data on clinical and non-clinical sample. Evolutionistic explanations of this link posit that disgust evolved to indicate the presence of a threat to the integrity of the individual not only in the physical domain but also in the social and moral domain. In addition to the evolutionary point of view, this link could also be better investigated in terms of individual development. To the best of our knowledge, literature is scarce regarding which early experiences are associated to high DS. Therefore, this study aims to explore the content of early memories associated with disgust. Based on the strict link between disgust and morality, we hypothesized an association between DS and early memories of moral criticism.
Method: 60 non-clinical participants filled in measures of DS. They were then
presented with an auditory disgust induction, after which they recalled early memories
through the technique of the “affect bridge”. 10 independent raters assessed the
emotional content of the memories on visual-analogical scales.
Results: Results showed a positive association between disgust sensitivity and
the propensity to experience deontological guilt. There was also a significant positive
association between disgust sensitivity and moral memories, in particular relating to
early experiences of being the object of contempt, moral criticism, anger, and of being
held responsible.
Conclusions: These data directly support the centrality of early morally-loaded
interpersonal experiences in the development of DS, confirming the link between
disgust and morality also at the level of individual historical developme},
keywords = {Deontological guilt, Disgust, early autobiographical memories, Early maladaptive schemas, imagery, Morality},
pubstate = {published},
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bjective: Disgust is a basic emotion evolved to safeguard our omnivorous species from contagion. Although the factors eliciting disgust typically involve concerns related to physical contamination, physical disgust responses are also prompted by moral transgressions, (i.e. cannibalism, pedophilia, betrayal). The link between the general propensity to experience disgust (i.e. “Disgust Sensitivity”) and morality, in particular in the deontological domain, is supported by an increasing amount of data on clinical and non-clinical sample. Evolutionistic explanations of this link posit that disgust evolved to indicate the presence of a threat to the integrity of the individual not only in the physical domain but also in the social and moral domain. In addition to the evolutionary point of view, this link could also be better investigated in terms of individual development. To the best of our knowledge, literature is scarce regarding which early experiences are associated to high DS. Therefore, this study aims to explore the content of early memories associated with disgust. Based on the strict link between disgust and morality, we hypothesized an association between DS and early memories of moral criticism.
Method: 60 non-clinical participants filled in measures of DS. They were then
presented with an auditory disgust induction, after which they recalled early memories
through the technique of the “affect bridge”. 10 independent raters assessed the
emotional content of the memories on visual-analogical scales.
Results: Results showed a positive association between disgust sensitivity and
the propensity to experience deontological guilt. There was also a significant positive
association between disgust sensitivity and moral memories, in particular relating to
early experiences of being the object of contempt, moral criticism, anger, and of being
held responsible.
Conclusions: These data directly support the centrality of early morally-loaded
interpersonal experiences in the development of DS, confirming the link between
disgust and morality also at the level of individual historical developme
Method: 60 non-clinical participants filled in measures of DS. They were then
presented with an auditory disgust induction, after which they recalled early memories
through the technique of the “affect bridge”. 10 independent raters assessed the
emotional content of the memories on visual-analogical scales.
Results: Results showed a positive association between disgust sensitivity and
the propensity to experience deontological guilt. There was also a significant positive
association between disgust sensitivity and moral memories, in particular relating to
early experiences of being the object of contempt, moral criticism, anger, and of being
held responsible.
Conclusions: These data directly support the centrality of early morally-loaded
interpersonal experiences in the development of DS, confirming the link between
disgust and morality also at the level of individual historical developme
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Mancini, Francesco; Gangemi, Amelia
Deontological and Altruistic Guilt Feelings: A Dualistic Thesis Journal Article
In: Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology, 2021.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tag: Altruistic guilt, Deontological guilt, Disgust, guilt emotion, moral norms
@article{Mancini2021b,
title = {Deontological and Altruistic Guilt Feelings: A Dualistic Thesis},
author = {Francesco Mancini and Amelia Gangemi},
editor = {Frontiers in Psychology},
url = {https://apc.it/2021-mancini-deontological-and-altruistic-guilt-feelings-a-dualistic-thesis-2/},
doi = {doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.651937},
year = {2021},
date = {2021-06-22},
journal = {Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology},
abstract = {In this paper we argue in favor of the existence of two different guilt feelings: altruistic guilt (AG) and deontological guilt (DG). AG arises from having harmed, through one's own action or omission, an innocent victim, while DG arises from the transgression of an internalized norm. In most daily experiences of guilt feelings both types are present, but we argue that they are not traceable to each other and that each can be present without the other. We show that the two guilt feelings can be distinguished with reference to behavioral, cognitive, and neurophysiological aspects. Moreover, we demonstrate that they are differently related to other processes and emotions. AG is connected with pain, empathy and ToM. DG is strongly related to disgust. We briefly illustrate some implications for moral psychology and clinical psychology.},
keywords = {Altruistic guilt, Deontological guilt, Disgust, guilt emotion, moral norms},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
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In this paper we argue in favor of the existence of two different guilt feelings: altruistic guilt (AG) and deontological guilt (DG). AG arises from having harmed, through one's own action or omission, an innocent victim, while DG arises from the transgression of an internalized norm. In most daily experiences of guilt feelings both types are present, but we argue that they are not traceable to each other and that each can be present without the other. We show that the two guilt feelings can be distinguished with reference to behavioral, cognitive, and neurophysiological aspects. Moreover, we demonstrate that they are differently related to other processes and emotions. AG is connected with pain, empathy and ToM. DG is strongly related to disgust. We briefly illustrate some implications for moral psychology and clinical psychology.
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Giacomantonio, Mauro; Salvati, Marco; Mancini, Francesco
Am I guilty or not? Deontological guilt, uncertainty, and checking behavior Journal Article
In: Appl Cognit Psychol, vol. 1, no 9, 2019.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tag: Altruistic guilt, checking behaviors, Deontological guilt, obesessive-compulsive disorder, uncertainty
@article{Giacomantonio2019,
title = {Am I guilty or not? Deontological guilt, uncertainty, and checking behavior},
author = {Mauro Giacomantonio and Marco Salvati and Francesco Mancini},
editor = {John Wiley & Sons, Ltd},
url = {https://apc.it/2019-am-i-guilty-or-not/},
doi = {10.1002/acp.3600},
year = {2019},
date = {2019-08-02},
journal = {Appl Cognit Psychol},
volume = {1},
number = {9},
abstract = {Literature suggest thet checking behaviors are aimed at reducing feelings of uncertainty both in clinical samples with obsessive-compulsive disorder and in general population. Previous studies also showed that deontological guilt is an emotion often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Thus, the aim of the current study was to investigate the differences in checking behaviors in the condition of high versus low uncertainty, by exploring the moderating role of deontological versus altruistic guilt. Partecipants were 108 undergraduate Italian university students who took part in a visual search a difference was more consistent when participants experienced deontological rather then altruistic guilt. Limitations and further directions are discissed.},
keywords = {Altruistic guilt, checking behaviors, Deontological guilt, obesessive-compulsive disorder, uncertainty},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Literature suggest thet checking behaviors are aimed at reducing feelings of uncertainty both in clinical samples with obsessive-compulsive disorder and in general population. Previous studies also showed that deontological guilt is an emotion often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Thus, the aim of the current study was to investigate the differences in checking behaviors in the condition of high versus low uncertainty, by exploring the moderating role of deontological versus altruistic guilt. Partecipants were 108 undergraduate Italian university students who took part in a visual search a difference was more consistent when participants experienced deontological rather then altruistic guilt. Limitations and further directions are discissed.
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Luppino, Olga Ines; Tenore, Katia; Mancini, Francesco; Basile, Barbara
A theorical integration of Schema Therapy and Cognitive Therapy in OCD tratment: goals and beliefs of the Obsessive Mind (part 1) Journal Article
In: Psychology, vol. 9, no 9, pp. 2261-2277, 2018, ISSN: 2152-7199.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tag: cognitive therapy, Deontological guilt, Disgust, obsessive-compulsive disorder
@article{Luppino2018,
title = {A theorical integration of Schema Therapy and Cognitive Therapy in OCD tratment: goals and beliefs of the Obsessive Mind (part 1)},
author = {Olga Ines Luppino and Katia Tenore and Francesco Mancini and Barbara Basile},
editor = {Scientific Research Publishing},
url = {https://apc.it/2018-a-theoretical-integration-part-1/},
doi = {http://doi.org/10.4236/psych.2018.99129},
issn = {2152-7199},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-09-11},
journal = {Psychology},
volume = {9},
number = {9},
pages = {2261-2277},
abstract = {The present work is the first of a trilogy of articles whose purpose, as a whole, is to present a theoretical conceptualization of OCD functioning, which results from the integration between the Cognitive Therapy model, as proposed by Mancini (2018), and the Schema Therapy Mode model. In particular, this first paper aims to synthetically present the cognitive model of OCD functioning.
According to the frame offered by Mancini, we will provide some evidence demonstrating the central role of deontological guilt and disgust as proximal psychological determinants in the genesis and maintenance of obsessive symptoms. The theoretical assumptions and the dynamics of the recursive processes at the basis of the maintenance of OCD will be clarified
through a clinical exemplification and the clinical intervention goals will be presented. In order to plan an intervention on the experiences representing the historical vulnerability of OCD, the work also aims to present the important
role played by particular kinds of early experiences in sensitizing to deontological guilt and disgust. To summarize, the current work presents the theoretical bases of a cognitive OCD conceptualization, in terms of goals and beliefs that are the drivers of obsessive behaviors. This introduction is preparatory to our proposal of integration between the cognitive model and the Schema Therapy Mode model that will be developed in the next two articles.
},
keywords = {cognitive therapy, Deontological guilt, Disgust, obsessive-compulsive disorder},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
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The present work is the first of a trilogy of articles whose purpose, as a whole, is to present a theoretical conceptualization of OCD functioning, which results from the integration between the Cognitive Therapy model, as proposed by Mancini (2018), and the Schema Therapy Mode model. In particular, this first paper aims to synthetically present the cognitive model of OCD functioning.
According to the frame offered by Mancini, we will provide some evidence demonstrating the central role of deontological guilt and disgust as proximal psychological determinants in the genesis and maintenance of obsessive symptoms. The theoretical assumptions and the dynamics of the recursive processes at the basis of the maintenance of OCD will be clarified
through a clinical exemplification and the clinical intervention goals will be presented. In order to plan an intervention on the experiences representing the historical vulnerability of OCD, the work also aims to present the important
role played by particular kinds of early experiences in sensitizing to deontological guilt and disgust. To summarize, the current work presents the theoretical bases of a cognitive OCD conceptualization, in terms of goals and beliefs that are the drivers of obsessive behaviors. This introduction is preparatory to our proposal of integration between the cognitive model and the Schema Therapy Mode model that will be developed in the next two articles.
According to the frame offered by Mancini, we will provide some evidence demonstrating the central role of deontological guilt and disgust as proximal psychological determinants in the genesis and maintenance of obsessive symptoms. The theoretical assumptions and the dynamics of the recursive processes at the basis of the maintenance of OCD will be clarified
through a clinical exemplification and the clinical intervention goals will be presented. In order to plan an intervention on the experiences representing the historical vulnerability of OCD, the work also aims to present the important
role played by particular kinds of early experiences in sensitizing to deontological guilt and disgust. To summarize, the current work presents the theoretical bases of a cognitive OCD conceptualization, in terms of goals and beliefs that are the drivers of obsessive behaviors. This introduction is preparatory to our proposal of integration between the cognitive model and the Schema Therapy Mode model that will be developed in the next two articles.
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Ottaviani, Cristina; Collazzoni, Alberto; D'Olimpio, Francesca; Movetta, Tania; Mancini, Francesco
I obsessively clean because deontological guilt makes me feel physiologically disgusted! Journal Article
In: Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, 2018.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tag: Altruistic guilt, Deontological guilt, Disgust, Heart rate variability, obsessive-compulsive disorder
@article{Ottaviani2018,
title = {I obsessively clean because deontological guilt makes me feel physiologically disgusted!},
author = {Cristina Ottaviani and Alberto Collazzoni and Francesca D'Olimpio and Tania Movetta and Francesco Mancini},
editor = {Elsevier},
url = {https://apc.it/2019-i-obsessively-clean-because-deontological-guilt-me-feel-ottaviani-et-all-3/},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocrd.2018.01.004},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-05-07},
urldate = {2018-05-07},
journal = {Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders},
abstract = {The emotions of guilt and disgust play a pivotal role in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The present study hypothesized the existence of a distinctive relation between deontological (but not altruistic) guilt and subjective and physiological correlates of disgust. Moreover, we aimed at testing whether the evoked emotion of disgust may activate OCD-like washing behaviors. Gender-matched healthy participants were randomly assigned to altruistic (n = 31) or deontological guilt (n = 30) inductions followed by a cleaning task, while their electrocardiogram was continuously recorded to derive vagally-mediated heart rate variability (HRV). At baseline and after each experimental condition, participants’ momentary emotional state was assessed by visual analog scales (VAS). Compared to altruistic guilt, deontological guilt had the effect of: a) enhancing the physiological correlate of disgust (i.e. augmented HRV); b) increasing OCD-like washing behaviors (e.g. checking). In both groups, washing behaviors had the effect to reduce the physiological correlate of disgust. These effects were stronger in participants with higher OC tendencies, as indicated by scores on the dispositional questionnaires. Results support previous reports on a distinctive relation between deontological guilt and both disgust and OCD symptoms.},
keywords = {Altruistic guilt, Deontological guilt, Disgust, Heart rate variability, obsessive-compulsive disorder},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
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The emotions of guilt and disgust play a pivotal role in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The present study hypothesized the existence of a distinctive relation between deontological (but not altruistic) guilt and subjective and physiological correlates of disgust. Moreover, we aimed at testing whether the evoked emotion of disgust may activate OCD-like washing behaviors. Gender-matched healthy participants were randomly assigned to altruistic (n = 31) or deontological guilt (n = 30) inductions followed by a cleaning task, while their electrocardiogram was continuously recorded to derive vagally-mediated heart rate variability (HRV). At baseline and after each experimental condition, participants’ momentary emotional state was assessed by visual analog scales (VAS). Compared to altruistic guilt, deontological guilt had the effect of: a) enhancing the physiological correlate of disgust (i.e. augmented HRV); b) increasing OCD-like washing behaviors (e.g. checking). In both groups, washing behaviors had the effect to reduce the physiological correlate of disgust. These effects were stronger in participants with higher OC tendencies, as indicated by scores on the dispositional questionnaires. Results support previous reports on a distinctive relation between deontological guilt and both disgust and OCD symptoms.
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Mancini, Francesco; Gangemi, Amelia
Obsessive patients and deontological guilt: a review Journal Article
In: Psychopathology Review, vol. 4, no 2, pp. 155-168, 2017, ISSN: 2051-8315.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tag: Apparaisal theories, Deontological guilt, fear of contamination, Not just right experience, obsessive-compulsive disorder
@article{Mancini2017,
title = {Obsessive patients and deontological guilt: a review},
author = {Francesco Mancini and Amelia Gangemi},
editor = {Psychopathology Review},
url = {https://apc.it/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2017-obsessive-patients-and-deontological-guilt-a-review-Gangemi-paper-1.pdf},
doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.5127/pr.045916},
issn = {2051-8315},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-04-17},
journal = {Psychopathology Review},
volume = {4},
number = {2},
pages = {155-168},
abstract = {In line with the Appraisal Theories of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), in this review we present some experiments aimed at demonstrating the role of fear of guilt in OCD. What kind of guilt do OC patients want to prevent? Several studies suggest the existence of two different types of guilt emotions, namely deontological guilt and altruistic guilt. This research suggests that the former, more than the latter, is involved in OCD. Moreover, it demonstrates that the deontological guilt is related to disgust, and that this relationship could explain why both fear of contamination and fear of guilt are often co-present in obsessive patients. Finally, research shows that the Not Just Right Experience (NJRE) in OCD can be influenced by the deontological guilt. Future research should further verify the actual role of deontological guilt in OCD, and its therapeutical implications
},
keywords = {Apparaisal theories, Deontological guilt, fear of contamination, Not just right experience, obsessive-compulsive disorder},
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In line with the Appraisal Theories of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), in this review we present some experiments aimed at demonstrating the role of fear of guilt in OCD. What kind of guilt do OC patients want to prevent? Several studies suggest the existence of two different types of guilt emotions, namely deontological guilt and altruistic guilt. This research suggests that the former, more than the latter, is involved in OCD. Moreover, it demonstrates that the deontological guilt is related to disgust, and that this relationship could explain why both fear of contamination and fear of guilt are often co-present in obsessive patients. Finally, research shows that the Not Just Right Experience (NJRE) in OCD can be influenced by the deontological guilt. Future research should further verify the actual role of deontological guilt in OCD, and its therapeutical implications
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Basile, Barbara; Mancini, Francesco; Macaluso, Emiliano; Caltagirone, Carlo; Bozzali, Marco
Abnormal processing of deontological guilt in obsessive--compulsive disorder Journal Article
In: Brain Structure and Function, vol. 219, no 4, pp. 1321–1331, 2013, ISSN: 1863-2661.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tag: Altruistic guilt, Deontological guilt, Emotional processing, guilt, Neuroimaging, Obsessive–compulsive disorder
@article{andBozzali2013,
title = {Abnormal processing of deontological guilt in obsessive--compulsive disorder},
author = {Barbara Basile
and Francesco Mancini
and Emiliano Macaluso
and Carlo Caltagirone
and Marco Bozzali},
editor = {Springer Berlin Heidelberg},
url = {https://apc.it/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Basile_Mancini_2013_Guilt_in_OCD_fMRI.pdf},
doi = {10.1007/s00429-013-0570-2},
issn = {1863-2661},
year = {2013},
date = {2013-12-01},
journal = {Brain Structure and Function},
volume = {219},
number = {4},
pages = {1321--1331},
abstract = {Guilt plays a significant role in the occurrence and maintenance of obsessive--compulsive disorder (OCD). Two major types of guilt have been identified: one deriving from the transgression of a moral rule (deontological guilt DG), another (altruistic guilt AG), relying on the assumption of having compromised a personal altruistic goal. Clinical evidence suggests that OCD patients are particularly sensitive to DG, but not AG. In this functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study, we investigated brain response of OCD patients while processing DG and AG stimuli. A previously validated fMRI paradigm was used to selectively evoke DG and AG, and anger and sadness, as control emotions in 13 OCD patients and 19 healthy controls. Patients' behavioral results showed a prominent attitude to experience guilt, compared to controls, while accomplishing task. fMRI results revealed that patients have reduced activation in the anterior cingulate (ACC) and frontal gyrus when experiencing guilt, regardless of its specific type (DG or AG). When separately considering each type of guilt (against each of its control), patients showed decreased activation in the ACC, the insula and the precuneus, for DG. No significant differences were observed between groups when processing AG, anger or sad stimuli. This study provides evidence for an abnormal processing of guilt, and specifically DG, in OCD patients. We suggest that decreased activation may reflect patients' cerebral efficiency, which derives from their frequent exposure to guilty feelings (``neural efficiency hypothesis''). In conclusion, our study confirms a selective abnormal processing of guilt, and specifically DG, in OCD.},
keywords = {Altruistic guilt, Deontological guilt, Emotional processing, guilt, Neuroimaging, Obsessive–compulsive disorder},
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Guilt plays a significant role in the occurrence and maintenance of obsessive--compulsive disorder (OCD). Two major types of guilt have been identified: one deriving from the transgression of a moral rule (deontological guilt DG), another (altruistic guilt AG), relying on the assumption of having compromised a personal altruistic goal. Clinical evidence suggests that OCD patients are particularly sensitive to DG, but not AG. In this functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study, we investigated brain response of OCD patients while processing DG and AG stimuli. A previously validated fMRI paradigm was used to selectively evoke DG and AG, and anger and sadness, as control emotions in 13 OCD patients and 19 healthy controls. Patients' behavioral results showed a prominent attitude to experience guilt, compared to controls, while accomplishing task. fMRI results revealed that patients have reduced activation in the anterior cingulate (ACC) and frontal gyrus when experiencing guilt, regardless of its specific type (DG or AG). When separately considering each type of guilt (against each of its control), patients showed decreased activation in the ACC, the insula and the precuneus, for DG. No significant differences were observed between groups when processing AG, anger or sad stimuli. This study provides evidence for an abnormal processing of guilt, and specifically DG, in OCD patients. We suggest that decreased activation may reflect patients' cerebral efficiency, which derives from their frequent exposure to guilty feelings (``neural efficiency hypothesis''). In conclusion, our study confirms a selective abnormal processing of guilt, and specifically DG, in OCD.
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Basile, Barbara; Mancini, Francesco
Eliciting Guilty Feeling: A preliminary Study Differentiating Deontological and Altruistic Guilt Journal Article
In: Psychology, vol. 2, no 2, pp. 98-102, 2011.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tag: Altruistic guilt, Deontological guilt, Emotions, guilt
@article{Basile2011,
title = {Eliciting Guilty Feeling: A preliminary Study Differentiating Deontological and Altruistic Guilt},
author = { Barbara Basile and Francesco Mancini },
editor = {Scientific Research Publishing},
url = {https://apc.it/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2011_eliciting-guilt-basile-mancini-1.pdf},
doi = {10.4236/psych.2011.22016},
year = {2011},
date = {2011-01-01},
journal = {Psychology},
volume = {2},
number = {2},
pages = {98-102},
abstract = {Guilt has been identified as both an intrapsychic and an interpersonal emotion. The current study presents evidence of the existence of two senses of guilt, deontological and altruistic guilt, induced through different experimental paradigms. Deontological guilt evolves from having slighted moral authority or norms, while altruistic guilt arises from selfish behavior and the distress of others. We hypothesize that specific stimuli would evoke, separately, deontological guilt and altruistic/interpersonal guilt feelings.
Two different procedures were used to test our hypothesis, adding two emotions as control conditions (i.e. anger and sadness). Results clearly indicate that two different guilt emotions can be evoked separately, by appropriate stimulation. Findings and possible clinical implications are discussed.},
keywords = {Altruistic guilt, Deontological guilt, Emotions, guilt},
pubstate = {published},
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Guilt has been identified as both an intrapsychic and an interpersonal emotion. The current study presents evidence of the existence of two senses of guilt, deontological and altruistic guilt, induced through different experimental paradigms. Deontological guilt evolves from having slighted moral authority or norms, while altruistic guilt arises from selfish behavior and the distress of others. We hypothesize that specific stimuli would evoke, separately, deontological guilt and altruistic/interpersonal guilt feelings.
Two different procedures were used to test our hypothesis, adding two emotions as control conditions (i.e. anger and sadness). Results clearly indicate that two different guilt emotions can be evoked separately, by appropriate stimulation. Findings and possible clinical implications are discussed.
Two different procedures were used to test our hypothesis, adding two emotions as control conditions (i.e. anger and sadness). Results clearly indicate that two different guilt emotions can be evoked separately, by appropriate stimulation. Findings and possible clinical implications are discussed.