The potential mechanisms of self-conscious emotions influencing time perception: The mediating roles of arousal and attention networks

Key Points

• This research explores how self-conscious emotions influence time perception and the underlying mechanisms involved.
• Conducted two experiments inducing self-conscious emotions through recall/imagination and situational simulation.
• Examined effects of embarrassment, guilt, pride, and shame on time perception in Experiment 1.
• Investigated the mediating roles of arousal and attention networks in Experiment 2.
• Pride and shame resulted in underestimating time perception compared to neutral emotions.
• Guilt and embarrassment did not cause significant changes in time perception.
• Shame influenced time underestimation through arousal and attention, while pride had both indirect and direct effects.