Ignoring Intuition Increases Self-Blame, Study Finds

In a recent incident that mirrors academic findings, Kaitlin Woolley experienced increased self-blame after disregarding her initial instinct. Planning to attend an outdoor event, Woolley considered taking snow pants but opted against it following her husband’s advice. As the cold set in and she found herself shivering, Woolley couldn’t help but reproach herself for not following her gut feeling—though she held no grudge against her husband.

“I felt like I was living out our research,” Woolley remarked, highlighting a real-life example of the psychological dynamics her study proposes. This personal anecdote underscores research suggesting that going against one’s initial judgment can amplify feelings of self-blame.

Date: February 27, 2025

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Mark Chiang