Abstract

SOUZA, Francisco Leal Ximenes et al. Adaptation of Scales for the Assessment of Trait Shame and Shame Coping in Brazilian Adults. Rev. bras.ter. cogn. [online]. 2025, vol.21, e20250590.  Epub Dec 19, 2025. ISSN 1808-5687.  https://doi.org/10.5935/1808-5687.20250590.

This study aimed to: a) investigate the internal structure of the Compass of Shame Scale (CoSS-5) and the External and Internal Shame Scale (EISS) adapted to Brazilian Portuguese; b) examine the reliability of CoSS-5 and EISS scores considering internal consistency; c) explore relationships between trait shame and shame coping styles in a Brazilian sample; and d) investigate differences in trait shame levels and shame coping strategies between individuals with and without self-reported psychiatric diagnoses. The sample consisted of 270 participants (M = 36.35 years, SD = 11.01), mostly women (81.48%). A unidimensional structure of the EISS and a three-factor version of the CoSS-5 fit the data. Individuals with self-reported psychiatric diagnoses showed higher levels of shame. Trait shame had predictive effects on shame coping styles.

Keywords : trait shame; shame coping styles; cross-cultural scale adaptation.

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