Moral pride: Basic research and educational implications
Abstract
Moral pride is an emotion that plays an important role in the moral sphere, but has received very little attention to date. This paper reviews five studies on this emotion, with important educational implications. The first two studies focus on the motivational benefits of moral pride, while the other three analyze certain elements that may undermine it. Following the review, the paper reflects on the educational implications of the studies analyzed, highlighting both the importance of stimulating the development of this emotion in moral education, and the need to prepare children to overcome those factors which work against it. Special emphasis is placed on the importance of helping children learn to withstand the (often negative) influence of their peer group.
Keywords
Education, Emotions, Moral pride, Prosocial behaviorReferences
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