Article summary with Moral emotions and moral behavior by Tangney a.o. - 2007 - Exclusive
Introduction
A moral and constructive life is the weighted sum of many individual, morally relevant behaviors that are performed daily. However, this behavior is not always in line with moral standards. There can be several explanations for this:
Social psychological theory: there is no perfect link between intentions and behavior.
Field theory: individual behavior varies per situation, interpersonal negotiations can undermine the link between intention and behavior, and the spread of responsibility can undermine the ability to act according to one's own (deep-rooted) beliefs.