Above the Scam: Moral Elevation Reduces Gullibility

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Hamby ◽  
Brent McFerran ◽  
Darren Dahl
Keyword(s):  
Moral Elevation

scholarly journals Inducing moral elevation in veterans with PTSD: An experimental investigation using a mixed methods approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 204380872098241
Author(s):  
Adam P. McGuire ◽  
Joseph Mignogna
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
State Level ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Ptsd Symptoms ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Trauma Narrative ◽  
Study Task ◽  
Level Elevation ◽  
Moral Elevation ◽  
Psychosocial Benefits

Moral elevation is a positive emotion described as feeling inspired by others’ virtuous actions. Elevation has several psychosocial benefits, some of which may be relevant to trauma-related distress; however, past studies have primarily examined elevation in nonclinical, civilian populations or in naturalistic studies. This experimental study used mixed methods to assess if veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experience elevation when exposed to elevation stimuli in a controlled setting. Participants included 47 veterans with significant PTSD symptoms. Following baseline measures and a written trauma narrative, veterans were randomized to an elevation or amusement condition where they viewed two videos intended to elicit the condition emotion. Veterans also provided a written journal response describing their reaction to the videos. Self-report measures were administered after each study task to assess state-level elevation and amusement. Veterans randomized to the elevation condition reported significantly higher levels of elevation after videos compared to veterans in the amusement condition. Qualitative results offered further support for differences between groups and identified unique themes related to the experience of elevation. Overall, findings indicate it is possible to induce elevation in veterans with significant PTSD symptoms. Additionally, qualitative results highlight specific benefits of elevation and potential targets for treatment integration and future exploration.

Art. VI.—Mr. Justice Telang

1894 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-147
Author(s):  
Raymond West
Keyword(s):  
Great Degree ◽  
Present Generation ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Public Spirit ◽  
The Veil ◽  
Moral Elevation

No death in India in the present generation has been more universally deplored than that of the Honourable Mr. Justice Kasinath Trimbak Telang. This widespread regret gives us in some sense a measure of his great worth to his country and to learning, of his personal charm, and of the influence he exercised in helping unnumbered disciples to take larger views and lead purer and nobler lives. Amid the manifold activities to which the needs of life and his public spirit led him, his high aims and his passionate desire for the moral elevation of his countrymen gave to his conversation and character a loftiness, a singleness of purpose, and a tender consideration for the weaknesses of others which, combined with his wide range of information and his penetrating intelligence, made his presence almost fascinating to all for whom he lifted the veil of his reserve. It was a reserve consistent with a polished urbanity, and even outside the veil there were ample stores to furnish forth the discussion of all common topics on the accepted lines; but his inner nature was in a great degree that of a meditative Saint enamoured of purity and holiness, and filled with longing aspirations for the progress of mankind, but especially of the Hindus, towards perfection in knowledge, wisdom, and purpose.

Two Factors That Fuel Compassion

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarina Rodrigues Saturn
Keyword(s):  
Emotional State ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
Social Behaviors ◽  
Oxytocin Receptor ◽  
Genetic Differences ◽  
Neuroendocrine System ◽  
Unique Pattern ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Moral Elevation ◽  
The Mind

This chapter explores how inborn biology and life experiences both play a role in profiles of compassion. The first portion focuses on oxytocin, a neuroendocrine system that is an essential part of the biological drive to feel and express compassion for others. Both innate genetic differences and environmentally-caused epigenetic variations of the oxytocin receptor influence how brains, bodies, and social behaviors are driven by this hormone that facilitates caretaking. The second portion concentrates on moral elevation, a distinct emotional state triggered by witnessing compassion. The experience of moral elevation involves a unique pattern of neurophysiological events in the central and peripheral nervous systems. Together, this section provides illustrations of the mind-body connections underlying of the observations, sensations, and behaviors of compassion.

Development and validation of the State Moral Elevation Scale: Assessing state-level elevation across nonclinical and clinical samples

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam P McGuire ◽  
Candice Hayden ◽  
Rawda Tomoum ◽  
A Solomon Kurz
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
State Level ◽  
The State ◽  
Clinical Samples ◽  
Clinical Factor ◽  
Fit Statistics ◽  
Reliable Assessment ◽  
Level Elevation ◽  
Moral Elevation

Research on moral elevation has steadily increased and identified several psychosocial benefits that bear relevance to both the general population and people with psychological distress. However, elevation measurement is inconsistent, and few state-level measures have been created and critically evaluated to date. To address this gap, the State Moral Elevation Scale (SMES) was developed and tested using an online sample (N = 930) including subsamples of general participants (nonclinical) and those who screened positive for mental health symptoms (clinical). Factor analysis indicated a single factor structure with nine items that demonstrated excellent reliability. Multigroup confirmatory factor analysis indicated good fit statistics and strict measurement invariance across clinical and nonclinical subsamples. Last, correlational analyses with related constructs provided evidence of construct validity for both subsamples. Thus, the SMES is a psychometrically valid and reliable assessment tool for state-level elevation which can be used in both general and clinical populations.

The organizational framing effect on consumer evaluations of corporate donations

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Felix Septianto ◽  
Gavin Northey ◽  
Scott Weaven
Keyword(s):  
Message Framing ◽  
Framing Effect ◽  
Consumer Evaluations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Differential Effects ◽  
Organizational Framing ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Purchase Likelihood ◽  
Moral Elevation ◽  
A Company

Purpose This paperaims to investigate a novel expectation by examining how framing a company as its constituent members (members frame) versus an organization (organization frame) can influence consumer evaluations of a product or service from this company. Design/methodology/approach Four studies were conducted examining the effectiveness of an organization (vs members) frame in a between-subjects experimental design (a pilot study, Studies 1a, 1b and 2). Study 2 also tested the moderating role of donation strategies (amount-focused vs frequency-focused). Findings Results show a members (vs organization) frame leads to a higher purchase likelihood of a product from a company engaging in corporate donations. Further, this framing effect is mediated by increased levels of consumers’ perceptions about how committed the company is to the cause and the emotion of moral elevation in response to the company’s corporate donations. Moreover, this effect is moderated when the company uses a frequency-based (vs amount-based) donation strategy. Research limitations/implications This research contributes to the literature on message framing by demonstrating how the same information about a company may lead to differential effects on consumer evaluations, depending on whether the company is framed as its constituent members versus an organization. Practical implications This paper presents significant managerial implications for small companies, in which the owner is the company, about how they can effectively communicate corporate donations to the consumers. Originality/value This research provides a novel perspective on how the same information about a company may lead to differential effects on consumer evaluations, particularly in the context of corporate donations.

Don’t Know How I Feel About That

2020 ◽  
pp. 88-110
Author(s):  
Brian F. Harrison
Keyword(s):  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Negative Emotions ◽  
Emotional Reactions ◽  
Significant Aspect ◽  
Know How ◽  
Core Concepts ◽  
Moral Elevation

Chapter 5 investigates the importance of emotion and how it can be harnessed for good. We are not purely rational thinkers when it comes to politics, particularly as partisanship has become a more significant aspect of core concepts and identities. Chapter 5 focuses on how we often feel about politics and their emotional reactions to conversations. Common negative emotions— fear, anxiety, anger, and disgust—can be difficult to navigate but chapter 5 provides suggestions on how to approach emotionally charged situations to diffuse or to neutralize the negative emotions that can surround political discussions. The chapter also identifies positive emotions like hope and enthusiasm and strategies like moral elevation that can help to break through emotional barriers and to reframe discussions in ways that are more productive and respectful.

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