We tend to marvel at the righteous. Yet, many of them don't marvel back. Moral masochism, the preoccupation with sacrifice and, thus, being good, is often written about when discussing perfectionism ...

How do kids develop a sense of right and wrong? Have you ever wondered why some people stand up for what's right while others struggle to make good choices? Psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg had the same ...

The mental health world has a term for psychological distress that happens when your values are violated. Credit...Vanessa Saba Supported by By Christina Caron When Jennifer S. Wortham was a teenager, ...

Prof. Kristen Monroe discusses the socio-psychological and ethical aspects of moral courage. Is moral courage a random, adventitious phenomenon, or can people be socialized to heed their ethical ...

Although burnout among healthcare providers has been widely discussed, moral injury is a significant, but often overlooked, issue for physician assistants (PAs) and other healthcare workers. Burnout ...

Moral injury can occur if someone does or witnesses something that violates their personal moral beliefs. They may feel guilty, ashamed, or angry or feel that they have experienced a betrayal. The ...

Moral distress occurs when someone feels constrained from acting on their ethical beliefs due to institutional or other external pressures. Moral distress is a significant challenge that may confront ...

Michael Blake receives funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The ICC’s document, however, also charged three leaders of Hamas with war crimes and crimes against humanity, including ...