Suppressing feelings of compassion makes people feel less moral
Friday, March 16, 2012 - 19:30
in Psychology & Sociology
It's normal to not always act on your sense of compassion -- for example, by walking past a beggar on the street without giving them any money. Maybe you want to save your money or avoid engaging with a homeless person. But even if suppressing compassion avoids these costs, it may carry a personal cost of its own, according to a new study.