Presentation Title
Differences in Shame Across Ethnic Groups in the United States
Location
Fenn Tower Ballroom
Presentation Type
Poster Session
Start Date
4-11-2014 4:00 PM
End Date
4-11-2014 4:50 PM
Abstract
There are various theories that can be used to understand the self-conscious emotion of shame. Because shame is a function of social appraisal, culture plays a significant role in the experience and expression of shame. A review of the literature reveals that mainstream culture impacts the experience of shame among minority groups, and that its related to different social norms for each group. Minimal empirical research on shame and minority groups suggest that we know little about the experience of shame among African Americans, Asian Americans and Hispanic/Latino/a Americans other that the various social contexts that trigger it.
Differences in Shame Across Ethnic Groups in the United States
Fenn Tower Ballroom
There are various theories that can be used to understand the self-conscious emotion of shame. Because shame is a function of social appraisal, culture plays a significant role in the experience and expression of shame. A review of the literature reveals that mainstream culture impacts the experience of shame among minority groups, and that its related to different social norms for each group. Minimal empirical research on shame and minority groups suggest that we know little about the experience of shame among African Americans, Asian Americans and Hispanic/Latino/a Americans other that the various social contexts that trigger it.
