Connections the key to overcoming shame, says researcher
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 - 16:14
in Psychology & Sociology
(PhysOrg.com) -- It would be difficult to find someone who has never felt shame in their life. Shame is a common reaction when someone feels that they have fallen below social norms or their own standards. From being intoxicated in front of one's peers and superiors to failing an important test at school or being rejected at the school dance, shame can be an internal alarm that ensures that we know when we are at risk of finding ourselves outside the lines of societal acceptance and desirability.