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How does shame differ from guilt according to the article?

From 5 years of verified research · Vassili Sandqvist
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Shame is fundamentally different from guilt in that guilt pertains to actions — it conveys a sense of having done something wrong. In contrast, shame is about the self; it conveys a belief that one is inherently wrong or defective. This distinction is crucial for understanding the emotional experiences of those affected by the Defectiveness-Shame schema.

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