How Seasonal Shifts Influence Emotions and Ethics

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Seasonal changes not only affect people's moods but also their moral values. The transition from summer to winter can lead to significant shifts in how individuals perceive and enact their ethical beliefs.
How Seasonal Shifts Influence Emotions and Ethics
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Seasonal changes not only affect people's moods but also their moral values. The transition from summer to winter can lead to significant shifts in how individuals perceive and enact their ethical beliefs.
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    Seasonal Affective Disorder and Moral Judgments: Research suggests that seasonal affective disorder (SAD) may influence not just mood but also moral judgments, potentially making people more conservative in their ethical views during darker, colder months.

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    Cultural and Biological Factors: The impact of seasons on moral values is a complex interplay of cultural norms and biological responses to changing daylight and temperatures, indicating that both environmental and social elements are at play.