When Does Embarrassment Develop?

This normally occurs between about 15 and 24 months of life, much later than the emergence of other emotions such as anger, fear and even jealousy. The first discernible cases of embarrassment in young children seem to fit more closely with the awkward-interaction model.

At what age does embarrassment develop?

Shame, Pride, and Embarrassment

This major milestone occurs sometime between 15 and 24 months of age.

What triggers embarrassment?

Causes. Embarrassment can be personal, caused by unwanted attention to private matters or personal flaws or mishaps or shyness. Some causes of embarrassment stem from personal actions, such as being caught in a lie or in making a mistake.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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