Moral Emotions

Emotions that are linked to the interests or welfare either of society as a whole or at least of persons other than the judge or agent. Comprises self-conscious emotions such as shame, guilt, and embarrassment, along with positively-valenced emotions such as elevation and gratitude.

Reference:

Haidt, J. (2003). The moral emotions. Handbook of affective sciences, 11(2003), 852-870.

Tangney, J. P., Stuewig, J., & Mashek, D. J. (2007). Moral emotions and moral behavior. Annual Review of Psychology, 58(1), 345-372. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.psych.56.091103.070145