Assessment of Internalized Shame

Rybak, Christopher J.; Brown, Beverly M.

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“…Results concerning the ISS_SE factor structure also revealed a one-dimensional structure, which is in accordance with existing studies on the dimensionality of this ISS scale (del Rosario & White, 2006;Rybak & Brown, 1996).…”

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“…Similarly, Del Rosario and White (2006) established that the two subscales revealed high internal consistency coefficients (.95 for Internal Shame, and .89 for Self-Esteem). Furthermore, Rybak and Brown (1996), concluded that the ISS presents high construct validity, given the association between the Internal Shame subscale of the ISS and other affect constructs theoretically connected to shame, such as anxiety, hostility, depression and positive affect.Regarding the factor structure of this self-report instrument, Cook (1994Cook ( , 2001) refers that the ISS was developed to consist of a single underlying factor, measuring the core experience of internalized shame (termed Inferiority -one"s self-evaluation as being deeply inferior), and should not, therefore, be divided into other independent factors. To date, only a study analyzed the underlying dimensionality of the 24-item Internal Shame Subscale.…”

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“…Furthermore, Rybak and Brown (1996), concluded that the ISS presents high construct validity, given the association between the Internal Shame subscale of the ISS and other affect constructs theoretically connected to shame, such as anxiety, hostility, depression and positive affect.…”

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When I don't Like Myself: Portuguese Version of the Internalized Shame Scale

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In the past two decades, there has been a growing theoretical and empirical interest on the role of shame, namely internal shame, on the conceptualization of human functioning and several interpersonal and emotional problems. The current study explores the psychometric properties of the Portuguese version of the Internalized Shame Scale (ISS), a self-report measure which assesses trait shame, composed by an Internal Shame subscale, measuring internalized shame, and a Self-Esteem subscale. The factor structure, internal consistency, test-retest reliability and convergent and discriminant validity for both subscales, are presented, in a sample of 385 college students. The Principal Components Analyses reveal that both Internal Shame and Self-Esteem subscales present a one-dimensional structure which explains, respectively, 48.54% and 57.7% of the variance. The subscales present high internal consistency, with high Cronbach" alphas (.95 e .85) and moderate to high item-total correlations. The two subscales present an excellent temporal stability. Convergent and discriminant validity of the subscales was corroborated through the moderate correlations with a measure of shame and of social comparison, and through the low and moderate correlations with the subscales Depression, Anxiety, and Stress.The Portuguese version of the ISS is a valid and reliable instrument to measure internalized shame. Keywords: Internal shame; ISS; Psychometric properties; Psychopathology 5 ResumoTem-se assistido a um crescente interesse teórico e empírico acerca do papel da vergonha, nomeadamente da vergonha interna, na conceptualização do funcionamento humano e de vários problemas emocionais e interpessoais. Este estudo explora as propriedades psicométricas da versão portuguesa da Internalized Shame Scale (ISS) IntroduçãoShame is an emotion distinctive of human species, which has been linked to the internal experience of the self as an unattractive, undesirable, worthless, defective or powerless social agent (Gilbert, 2007;Lewis, 1992;Tangney & Dearing, 2002;Tracy & Robins, 2004). This selfconscious emotion plays a crucial role in identity formation and emerges as a defensive affect related to social status maintenance, prevention of group rejection and negotiation of complex social structures (Gilbert, , 2007Tangney & Fischer, 1995). This affect of inferiority, as defined by Kaufman (1989), is associated with negative self-evaluations of inadequacy and defect and with the exposure of these negative attributes and loss of status in the eyes of the others (Lewis, 1992(Lewis, , 2000Gilbert, , 2007Tangney & Dearing, 2002;Tracy & Robins, 2004). The emotion of shame arises within early interactions with significant others, influencing human functioning at individual, interpersonal, group and cultural levels (Gilbert, & Andrews, 1998;Tangney & Dearing, 2002).In the last two decades there has been an increasing empirical support to the importance of shame at conceptual and clinical levels, in a wide range of psychopathological sympt...

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“…Cook (1987) developed the Internalized Shame Scale (ISS) based on Tomkins' theory. Rybak and Brown's (1996) research suggested that the ISS is a valid and reliable measure of shame.…”

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Research literature on homelessness makes frequent reference to shame, but with little inquiry into the role shame may play in the lives of homeless men. This study used Consensual Qualitative Research methodology (Hill, Thompson, & Williams, 1997) to interview 24 men in a small Midwestern city to explore how homeless men experience shame. The results from this study indicate that shame is experienced as a "painful sense of worthlessness and failure" whereby men attribute their homelessness to their own perceived characterological flaws. To avoid the painful experience of shame and stigma, homeless men appear to develop and use defense strategies. While the defense strategies may help alleviate the effects of shame and stigma in the immediate, the strategies appear to negatively affect opportunities that facilitate an exodus from homelessness. This study also found that despite living in a transitional shelter, rare mention was made of plans to exit homelessness. Presented too are the limitations and implications of this research.

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Internalized shame and early interactions characterized by indifference, abandonment and rejection: replicated findings

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2002

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Assessment of Internalized Shame

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When I don't Like Myself: Portuguese Version of the Internalized Shame Scale

When I don't Like Myself: Portuguese Version of the Internalized Shame Scale

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Internalized shame and early interactions characterized by indifference, abandonment and rejection: replicated findings

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