Navigating Apologies - Lessons from a Personal Journey

I4L, Tips to Greatness: Navigating Life with Insightful Information (T2G Series)

In this thought-provoking episode of "Information for Life," our host takes listeners through an intensely personal journey of exploring the profound complexity of apologies in human interaction. Drawing from personal experience and backed by research, this episode delves into how well-intentioned apologies can sometimes perpetuate harmful patterns of behavior, distort narratives, and inflict unintended harm. In addition, we take a deep dive into how experiences can shape personality as measured by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). This introspective episode aims to facilitate better understanding of the delicate dance of interpersonal communication, the role of apologies, and personal growth through adversity.
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Ohbuchi, K., Kameda, M., & Agarie, N. (1989). Apology as aggression control: its role in mediating appraisal of and response to harm. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 56(2), 219–227. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.56.2.219
Scher, S. J., & Darley, J. M. (1997). How effective are the things people say to apologize? Effects of the realization of the apology speech act. Journal of Psycholinguistic Research, 26(1), 127-140. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1025068306386
Schumann, K. (2018). The psychology of offering an apology: Understanding the barriers to apologizing and how to overcome them. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 27(2), 74-78. https://doi.org/10.1177/0963721417739347

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