The Influence of Shame in Social Behavior

• Fortes, Ana Carolina da Cunha ; Ferreira, Vinícius Renato Thomé ^[1]
  1. [1] Faculdade Meridional - IMED
• Localización: Revista de Psicologia da IMED, ISSN-e 2175-5027, Vol. 6, Nº. 1, 2014 (Ejemplar dedicado a: January-June), págs. 25-27
• Idioma: portugués
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  • Shame is an emotion regulator of human behavior, has powerful effects on the adaptation, is an emotionally painful character and may even produce a break in the sense of self worth. Thus, it can trigger dysfunctional patterns of behavior such as low empathy and generate a sense that the individual is powerless or failed. It is crucial to understand how shame can be dysfunctional in order to undermine his power to build a healthy interpersonal relationship. The article discusses the shame, lists aspects of their dynamics and reinforces the need for a review for the clinician.