Jan 23, 2017 · New research indicates that people are inclined to over-attribute positive traits to themselves, especially when it comes to moral virtue — which is concerning, says …

Jan 31, 2017 · So we believe ourselves to be more moral than others, and we make these judgments irrationally. What are the consequences? On the plus side, feelings of moral …

Moral superiority is the belief or attitude that one's position and actions are justified by having higher moral values than others. It can refer to: Morality, when two systems of morality are …

Inconsistent with prevailing theories of overly positive self-belief, irrational moral superiority was not associated with self-esteem. Taken together, these findings suggest that moral superiority …

People often consider themselves as more moral than average others (i.e., moral superiority) and present themselves as more moral than they actually are (i.e., moral hypocrisy). We examined …

Feb 5, 2025 · What Is Moral Superiority? Moral superiority is the belief that your values, principles, or actions are better than someone else’s. It can make people feel like they’re “in the right” …

prevailing theories of overly positive self-belief, irrational moral superiority was not associated with self-esteem. Taken together, these findings suggest that moral superiority is a uniquely strong …

Taken together, these findings suggest that moral superiority is a uniquely strong and prevalent form of "positive illusion," but the underlying function remains unknown. Keywords: moral …

May 18, 2019 · Ward and her colleague found evidence that religious people internalized stereotypes regarding the moral superiority of their religious group. They also found that …

Oct 19, 2016 · To compound the paradox of widespread moral superiority, most individuals appear assured of the loftiness of their virtuous qualities (relative to their other qualities). …