Weighed down by guilt: Research shows it's more than a metaphor
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 13:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Ever feel the weight of guilt? Lots of people say they do. They're "carrying guilt" or "weighed down by guilt." Are these just expressions, or is there something more to these metaphors? Researchers have now found evidence that the emotional experience of guilt can be grounded in subjective bodily sensation.