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2015
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(2015): Anger as driving factor of moral courage in comparison with guilt and global mood. A multimethod approach. In: European Journal of Social Psychology 45 (1), S. 39-51
Abstract: Examined the roles of anger and guilt in stimulating moral courage as a response to observed norm violations and assessed the effect of global positive or negative mood on the impact of these specific moral responses. The authors hypothesized that anger and guilt drive moral courage, and that intervention strength is positively related to the strength of emotional reaction. They also hypothesized that the effects of anger are not affected by guilt feelings or by global mood. Participants were part of a real theft scenario in the laboratory. A multimethod emotion assessment compared participants' self-reports of guilt and anger online during the study and again after being debriefed (retrospective). Observer ratings of their responses during the theft scenario completed the assessment. Findings showed that only anger predicted intervention behavior. Measures of guilt and intervention strength correlated positively online, as expected. However, contrary to expectations, retrospective self-reports of guilt were unrelated to intervention strength in both phases. In Phase 2, a significant negative association between positive mood and intervention strength and a positive correlation between negative mood and intervention strength could be identified. In conclusion, findings indicate that individuals who experience and express anger more strongly appear to be able to overcome the psychological barrier of potentially negative social response and act in situations requiring fast and immediate intervention. zitiert von: 14
Keywords: Anger, Courage, Emotional States, Guilt, Intervention, Moral, Morality, Personal Values, Social Influences, Social Norms, Sozialpsychologie 2012
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(2012): Justice and Conflicts. Theoretical and Empirical Contributions. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Abstract: Explained the complex construct of moral courage. Moral courage is defined as courageous behavior accompanied by anger and indignation which intends to enforce societal and ethical norms without regard to one's own social costs. It is the risk of negative social consequences that distinguishes moral courage from other forms of prosocial behavior. Similarities and differences between moral courage, heroism, and social control are discussed. Determinants promoting or inhibiting morally courageous behavior include situational factors and particular personality traits including justice sensitivity, empathy, high self-assurance, and open-mindedness. The presence or absence of others has been found to be a particularly significant determinant of helping behavior but not morally courageous behavior. Training programs designed to promote moral courage are outlined. In summary, moral courage is an important concept and should be promoted within society. zitiert von: 59
2010
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(2010) : What is moral courage? : Definition, explication, and classification of a complex construct In: Pury, Cynthia L. S.; Lopez, Shane J. (Hg.): The psychology of courage: Modern research on an ancient virtue: 1st ed.: Washington, D.C: American Psychological Association (Decade of behavior, 2000-2010), S. 149-164
Abstract: Examined the prosocial behavior of moral courage, also known as civil courage. In this overview, the authors attempt to highlight this construct by comparing it to other prosocial behaviors like helping behavior and heroism. The authors note that moral courage differs from other prosocial constructs in that negative social consequences can also accompany acts of moral courage. Research about classical determinants of helping behavior that do not affect moral courage and determinants that foster moral courageous behavior are included. Models for moral courage as well as scales to measure it are presented. Practical implementations, such as moral courage training workshops, are discussed. It is concluded that moral courage should be examined as an independent subtype of prosocial behavior and not be subsumed under prosocial behaviors such as helping behavior or heroism.
Keywords: Courage, FEAR, Heroes, Intention, Moral, Morality, social control, Social Norms, Sympathy, Terminology, Verhaltensforschung, Zivilcourage -
Pury, Cynthia L. S.; Lopez, Shane J. (Hg.) (2010): The psychology of courage. Modern research on an ancient virtue. American Psychological Association; Courage Summit. 1st ed.. Washington, D.C: American Psychological Association (Decade of behavior, 2000-2010). Online verfügbar unter http://search.ebscohost.com/direct.asp?db=pzh&jid=%22200922821%22&scope=site
Abstract: "We have always been drawn to stories of people acting with valor and intrigued to know why and, more important, how they do so. As psychotherapists, we heard daily accounts of people rising to the occasion to overcome adversity and improve their lives. The strength they demonstrated sounded like, looked like, and felt like courage. We each went to the literature in the early 2000s to learn more about this strength, and we each made the same discovery: most researchers did not examine everyday courage in their work. While philosophers have speculated about courage for centuries, the assembled psychological research on courage easily fits into a briefcase. But this situation is changing. A small but growing body of scholarly work now demystifies the courage that all people possess and call on in time of need. The contributors to this volume play an important role in the developing science of courage. Their chapters answer three fundamental questions about any new area of inquiry: What is it? How does it come about? How can understanding it improve individual lives, organizations, and society? Our purpose in addressing these questions goes beyond the academic: We hope to inspire psychologists and other behavioral and social scientists to consider courage in their work, whether it be basic research or applied practice"--Book. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)
2007
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(2007) : Zivilcourage und Möglichkeiten ihrer Förderung In: Gollwitzer, Mario: Gewaltprävention bei Kindern und Jugendlichen: Aktuelle Erkenntnisse aus Forschung und Praxis: Göttingen [u.a.]: Hogrefe, S. 200-212
Abstract: Das Konzept der Zivilcourage wird definiert und ihre Förderung speziell bei Kindern und Jugendlichen wird beschrieben. Zunächst wird Zivilcourage von anderen Formen der Hilfeleistung abgegrenzt und somit eine theoretische Grundlage für die in der Folge beschriebenen Trainings geschaffen. Zudem wird entlang dieser Definition eine Abgrenzung zu anderen general- und spezialpräventiv wirkenden Maßnahmen vorgenommen. Die Vermittlung von Zivilcourage kann auf mehreren Wegen geschehen: (1) die direkte Vermittlung über Trainings und über eigenständiges Lernen mittels teilweise multimedial aufbereiteter Publikationen; (2) die indirekte Vermittlung über die Schulung von Personenkreisen, die mit Kindern und Jugendlichen in professionellen oder engen Peer-Kontakten stehen. In diesem Kontext wird auch auf die Bedeutung von Preisen und Vorbildern eingegangen. Abschließend werden Besonderheiten der jugendlichen Teilnehmer hinsichtlich ihrer Ausgangsbedingungen und Motivationslage thematisiert. zitiert von: 5
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