Indonesian/Malay complex emotion blending shame, shyness, politeness, and embarrassment in social situations.
Example:
Social hesitation from wanting to maintain face and group harmony, holding back to avoid disruption.
Valence-Arousal Position
Physiological Effects:
See details below
Reflection Tip:
Malu reveals tension between individual wants and collective harmony.
De-escalation Tip:
Balance malu's consideration with authentic expression - both matter.
Self-Judgment Tip:
Malu shows cultural attunement to group dynamics - it's awareness, not weakness.
Normalization Tip:
Culturally central to Indonesian/Malay societies - shapes all social behavior.
Total Reflections
24
Average Intensity
6.8
Date Range
11/6/2025 - 12/6/2025
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