Personality processes of everyday moral courage

• DOI: 10.1111/jopy.12850
• Publication Date: 2023-05-30T09:14:56Z
• Authors: Anna Baumert; Fabian Ezra Mentrup; Lisa Klümper; Julia Sasse
• Keywords: Courage; Moral courage

Abstract Introduction Moral courage manifests in acts intended to intervene stop or redress witnessed moral norm violations, despite the risk of negative consequences for intervener. We investigate everyday life and ask what personality processes are involved. Based on an extended process model courage, we derived hypotheses cognitive emotional that should facilitate hinder intervention. Further, identified candidate dispositions shape these thereby predict who tends against others' violations does not. Methods Using a quota‐based sample German population ( N = 1108), conducted assessment, followed by 7‐day experience sampling during which participants reported their daily as well cognitive, emotional, behavioral reactions. Results In total, 678 1965 intervened 32% them. Dispositional self‐efficacy facilitated intervention increasing sense efficacy when confronted with violations. Conversely, dispositional disengagement hindered reducing perceived own responsibility. Discussion Our findings provide novel insights into situations affording life, uniquely guide this behavior.