The Benefits, Costs, and Paradox of Revenge
2010; Wiley; Volume: 4; Issue: 12 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/j.1751-9004.2010.00322.x
ISSN1751-9004
AutoresKarina Schumann, Michael G. Ross,
Tópico(s)War, Ethics, and Justification
ResumoSocial and Personality Psychology CompassVolume 4, Issue 12 p. 1193-1205 The Benefits, Costs, and Paradox of Revenge Karina Schumann, Karina Schumann University of WaterlooSearch for more papers by this authorMichael Ross, Michael Ross University of WaterlooSearch for more papers by this author Karina Schumann, Karina Schumann University of WaterlooSearch for more papers by this authorMichael Ross, Michael Ross University of WaterlooSearch for more papers by this author First published: 01 December 2010 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-9004.2010.00322.xCitations: 70Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract In this article, we examine the psychology of revenge. We begin by discussing challenges associated with defining revenge. We then review the relative costs and benefits associated with taking revenge. Although revenge can deter future harm, promote cooperation, and restore avengers’ self-worth and power, it can also contribute to conflict escalation and adverse psychological outcomes for avengers, such as depression and reduced life satisfaction. Next, we examine the prevalence of revenge. In distinguishing between the desire for revenge and act of revenge, we challenge the notion that the act of revenge is an automatic or pervasive response to injustice. 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