How Does Rejection Feel? Explaining Victims’ Reactions to Social Rejection From the Perspective of Self-Conscious Emotions
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin
Published online on February 19, 2026
Abstract
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Research has characterized the emotional response to social rejection as a generalized negative affect, overlooking the diverse reactions of rejected individuals. We explored how humiliation and related emotions (anger, shame, and guilt) are linked to ...
Research has characterized the emotional response to social rejection as a generalized negative affect, overlooking the diverse reactions of rejected individuals. We explored how humiliation and related emotions (anger, shame, and guilt) are linked to ...