Description

The “Negative Emotional and Motivational Expression after Transgressions” (NEMET) is a tool designed to assess the negative emotions and motivations expressed by individuals after transgressions or injustices they have committed. It focuses on the emotional reactions and motivations for change or restoration that arise when an individual realizes they have violated social or moral norms.

Purpose

The main goals of NEMET are to:
Assess the negative emotions that arise after a violation, such as guilt, shame, and remorse.
Understand the motivations for change or restoration that arise, such as the desire for forgiveness, attempts to restore relationships, or avoiding future violations.
Analyze the relationship between emotional reactions and motivations for change, in order to understand how emotions influence an individual’s actions and decisions.

Analysis

The analysis of NEMET includes:
Categorization of Emotions: Examining the types of negative emotions expressed, such as guilt, shame, and the intensity of these emotions.
Assessment of Motivations: Analyzing the motivations for change or restoration, such as the desire for forgiveness or the intention to avoid future transgressions.
Correlations: Studying the relationships between emotions and motivations using statistical methods to understand how negative emotions influence motivations for change or restoration.
Data may be analyzed using quantitative methods (such as factor structure analysis) or qualitative methods to understand individual differences in the expression of emotions and motivations.

Scoring

The scoring of NEMET includes evaluating the validity and reliability of the tool:
Internal Consistency: Assessing the consistency of items related to each dimension of emotions and motivations, using indicators like Cronbach’s alpha.
Content Validity: Ensuring that the questions fully cover the dimensions of negative emotions and motivations.
Criterion Validity: Analyzing the relationship between the results and other relevant measures or criteria.
Test-Retest Reliability: Evaluating the stability of the results at different time points to determine the reliability of the tool.

Bibliography

Tangney, J. P., & Dearing, R. L. (2002). Shame and Guilt. New York: Guilford Press.
Exline, J. J., & Baumeister, R. F. (2000). “The Power of Humiliation: Self-Esteem, Negative Emotions, and the Pursuit of Reparation.” Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 19(1), 17-40.
Baumeister, R. F., Stillwell, A. M., & Heatherton, T. F. (1994). “Guilt: An Interpersonal Approach.” Psychological Bulletin, 115(2), 243-267.
Witvliet, C. V. O., & Henkel, L. A. (2009). “Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Restoration: An Overview of Research Findings and Theoretical Perspectives.” Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 28(5), 651-670.