After committing a crime, guilt and shame predict re-offense
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 - 12:31
in Astronomy & Space
Within three years of being released from jail, two out of every three inmates in the US wind up behind bars again -- a problem that contributes to the highest incarceration rate of any country in the world. New research suggests that the degree to which inmates' express guilt or shame may provide an indicator of how likely they are to re-offend.
