Definitions
- Referring to the feeling of remorse or responsibility for a specific action or behavior. - Describing the sense of wrongdoing or violation of moral or ethical standards. - Talking about the emotional response to a perceived mistake or fault.
- Referring to the feeling of humiliation or embarrassment due to a specific action or behavior. - Describing the sense of disgrace or dishonor associated with a particular act or situation. - Talking about the emotional response to a perceived failure or inadequacy.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve negative emotions.
- 2Both can be triggered by a specific action or behavior.
- 3Both can lead to self-reflection and personal growth.
- 4Both can be associated with a sense of wrongdoing or failure.
- 5Both can affect one's self-esteem and self-worth.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Guilt is typically caused by a specific action or behavior, while shame can be caused by a broader range of factors, such as social norms, expectations, or personal beliefs.
- 2Focus: Guilt is focused on the action or behavior itself, while shame is focused on the individual's identity or character.
- 3Response: Guilt often leads to a desire to make amends or correct the behavior, while shame can lead to avoidance or hiding of the situation.
- 4Intensity: Shame is often more intense and long-lasting than guilt.
- 5Expression: Guilt is more likely to be expressed and acknowledged, while shame may be hidden or denied.
Remember this!
Guilt and shame are both negative emotions that can be triggered by a specific action or behavior. However, the difference between guilt and shame is their cause, focus, response, intensity, and expression. Guilt is focused on the action or behavior itself and often leads to a desire to make amends or correct the behavior. Whereas, shame is focused on the individual's identity or character and can lead to avoidance or hiding of the situation.
