Self-Pity

GLOSSARY

A sympathetic, heartfelt sorrow for oneself prompted by one’s own physical or mental suffering, distress, or unhappiness. Contrast with pity and self-directed anger.

Reference:

Stöber, J. (2003). Self‐Pity: Exploring the links to personality, control beliefs, and anger. Journal of Personality, 71(2), 183-220. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6494.7102004