Psychological Mechanisms of Schadenfreude and Its Implications for Moral Education

• 발행기관: 아시아태평양교육문화융복합학회
• 저자명: Noo Rie Kwon
• 간행물 정보: 『Asia Pacific Journal of Teaching and Learning』제5권 제2호, 27~38쪽, 전체 12쪽
• 주제분류: 사회과학 > 교육학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2025.03.31

국문 초록

Purpose This study aims to analyse the psychological mechanisms underlying schadenfreude and explore their implications for moral education curricula. Method A literature review was conducted from social psychological, neuroscientific and developmental perspectives to identify the motivational factors of schadenfreude and to determine the implications for moral education. Results Research has identified aggression, justice, and envy as key motivational triggers of schadenfreude, which is significantly related to social comparison processes, brain reward systems, and early childhood social cognitive development. Conclusion To effectively mitigate students' tendency towards schadenfreude, moral education should systematically introduce structured and sustained programmes aimed at fostering empathy in schools. In addition, it is crucial to move away from competitive school cultures and instead promote community-oriented environments that emphasise cooperation and mutual respect.

목차

I. Introduction

II. Conceptual Foundations of Schadenfreude

III. Analysis of Psychological Mechanisms Underlying Schadenfreude

IV. Moral Educational Implications of Schadenfreude

V. Conclusion

키워드

Schadenfreude Empathy Moral Education Prosocial Behavior Psychological Mechanism