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Table of contents
- Guilt and Childreniii
- Copyright Pageiv
- Contentsv
- Contributorsxi
- Prefacexiii
- Part I: What Is Guilt?Part-I
- Chapter 1. How Does Guilt Differ from Shame?1
- Introduction1
- Early Distinctions between Shame and Guilt2
- Lewis's (1971) Reconceptualization: Shame and Guilt Differ in Focus on Self versus Behavior5
- Guilt Appears to Be the More "Moral" Emotion Developmental Shifts in the Experience and Function of6
- Summary and Conclusions14
- References14
- Chapter 2. Measuring Guilt in Children: A Rose by Any Other Name Still Has Thorns19
- Introduction19
- Conceptualizations of Guilt and Shame19
- Developmental Considerations21
- On the Functions of Guilt and Shame in Children and Adults22
- Measures of Guilt (and Shame) in Adults27
- Measures of Guilt (and Shame) in Children30
- Problems with the Instruments48
- Concluding Thoughts54
- Appendix: Child Measures of Guilt (and Shame)57
- References67
- Part II: How Does Guilt Develop?Part-II
- Chapter 3. The Origins of Guilt in Early Childhood75
- Introduction75
- Theories of Guilt75
- Research on Guilt-Relevant Behavior in Young Children82
- References89
- Chapter 4. Varieties of Empathy-Based Guilt91
- Introduction91
- Evidence for Empathy-Based Guilt92
- Types of Moral Encounters92
- Innocent Bystanders93
- Transgressions99
- Virtual Transgressions103
- Multiple Claimants107
- Caring versus Justice108
- Summary109
- References110
- Chapter 5. The Emergence of Gender Differences in Guilt during Adolescence113
- Overview114
- Developmental Changes in the Intensity and Frequency of Guilt116
- The Emergence of Gender Differences in the Intensity of Guilt118
- Why Might Gender Differences in the Intensity of Guilt Emerge with Development?119
- Conclusions121
- References122
- Part III: Inducing, Instilling, and Alleviating GuiltPart-III
- Chapter 6. Inducing Guilt127
- Inducing Guilt127
- Theory129
- Relationships and Guilt Induction131
- Neglect133
- Resentment and Metaguilt134
- Guilt and Self-Esteem135
- Conclusion and Summary137
- References138
- Chapter 7. Religion and Guilt in Childhood139
- Introduction139
- Why Have Psychologists Ignored the Interrelationship of Guilt Religion among Children?140
- Religion and Mental Health141
- Qualitative Inquiry146
- Directions for Research on Individual Religions151
- The Development of Children's Religious Experiences152
- References154
- Chapter 8. Guilt and Sexuality in Adolescents157
- Sex Guilt as an Affect-Control Script158
- Change-Review Scripts in Adolescent Sexuality176
- Guidelines for the Sex Education of Adolescents180
- References183
- Chapter 9. The Development of Reactions to Guilt-Producing Events185
- Introduction185
- Reconciliation and Action Tendencies187
- Self-Blame and Intropunitive Responses198
- Rationalizations201
- Avoidance207
- Detection and Punishment Concerns207
- Hedonistic Responses208
- Unresponsiveness208
- General Conclusions208
- References209
- Part IV: Guilt and AdjustmentPart-IV
- Chapter 10. Avoiding and Alleviating Guilt through Prosocial Behavior215
- Introduction215
- Guilt216
- Prosocial Behavior219
- The Link between Guilt and Prosocial Behavior221
- The Processes of Forgiveness225
- Conclusion228
- References228
- Chapter 11. Guilt in the Classroom233
- Introduction233
- Why Might Guilt Show Adaptive Relationships with Behavior?234
- Guilt and Classroom Behavior237
- Guilt and Educational Performance238
- Guilt and Out-of-School Activities239
- Effects of Academic Track on Guilt239
- Guilt and Discipline240
- Summary241
- References242
- Chapter 12. Guilt and Abnormal Aspects of Parent–Child Interactions245
- Introduction245
- Guilt in Interpersonal Relationships247
- Guilt and Psychopathology250
- Guilt Induction in Parent–Child Interactions of Clinic-Referred Youngsters254
- Overview of the Study254
- Summary and Future Directions262
- References264
- Chapter 13. Guilt and Mental Health269
- Is There a Darker Side to Guilt?270
- Principle 1: Two Fundamentally Different Forms of Guilt Exist That Show Radically Different Relation272
- Principle 2: Predispositional Guilt, No Matter How Intense, Is Not Maladaptive276
- Principle 3: Chronic, Unalleviated Guilt Is Maladaptive277
- Principle 4: Predispositional Guilt Is Related to Fewer Symptoms of Externalizing Disorders and Soci277
- Principle 5: Predispositional Guilt Is Distinguishable from Cognition, Knowledge, and Moral Standard278
- Principle 6: Chronic, Unalleviated Guilt Is Associated with More Severe Symptoms of Externalizing Di279
- Principle 7: Chronic Guilt Is Distinguishable from Shame: Both Are Maladaptive and Show Distinct Rel280
- Principle 8: Characteristics of the Individual May Determine Whether Guilt Is Short-Lived or Chronic282
- Principle 9: Reactions to the Precipitating Situations May Determine Whether Guilt Becomes Chronic (284
- Principle 10: The Nature of the Guilt-Evoking Events May Determine Whether Guilt Is Short-Lived or C285
- Does Age or Sex Determine Whether Guilt Is Adaptive?287
- Conclusions287
- References288
- Index293
The concept of guilt has long been of interest to personality and clinical psychologists. Only recently has there been empirical research on how guilt develops in children and how it motivates behavior. Guilt and Children takes a fascinating look at the many facets of guilt in children. The book discusses gender differences, how feelings of guilt affect prosocial behavior, academic competence, sexual behavior, medical compliance, and general mental health. The book also includes coverage of theories of guilt and chapters on what children feel guilty about and how they cope with feelings of guilt. It also reviews useful assessment techniques.
Key Features
* Presents the many facets of guilt in children and its motivational value on behavior
* Edited by the leading researcher in this growing area of study
* Reviews useful assessment techniques for clinical psychologists
Key Features
* Presents the many facets of guilt in children and its motivational value on behavior
* Edited by the leading researcher in this growing area of study
* Reviews useful assessment techniques for clinical psychologists