Common Smart Shaming Phrases: An Analysis of Origin and

Causes

NTRODUCTION

Thoughtful, intelligent, and insightful ideas or statements are a contribution to the body of knowledge, they are
considered as vital factors for a conversation and intellectual exchange of ideas to thrive. Educating as they are,
these intelligent agreements are sometimes bluffed by limiting blow to the intellect which is technically referred
to as smart shaming. In this study, the researchers came up with an exclusive based comprehensive analysis of
the grassroots of smart shaming and its effect on society.

METHODS

The method used is intended for gathering, analyzing and interpreting data from 25 out of 890 students across
areas of concentration. From a total population of 890 students, 25 were randomly selected to answer the survey
questionnaire.

RESULTS

Students who responded to the questionnaire believed that social media and other information platforms are the
primary sources responsible for their acquisition of the common smart shaming phrases used in their daily
conversation. These smart shaming phrases were used either as a joke or a form of sarcasm. 92% of the
respondents confirmed that they are victims of smart shaming. Although smart shaming has not affected their
academic performance, it has negatively affected their self-esteem.

DISCUSSIONS

Blows to the intellect, may it be for humorous purposes or a form of sarcasm impedes the flow of intellectual
arguments the study revealed negative effects to the self-esteem of students and a halt to the flow of
information vital to achieving understanding. It is of great influence that institution conduct an in-depth
orientation on smart shaming issues and concerns focusing on the causes, effects, and interventions to support
intellectual arguments and eventually eradicate smart shaming.

Cantonjos, C. (2019). Common Smart Shaming Phrases: An Analysis of Origin and Causes. Ascendens Asia
Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Abstracts, 3(2N).
We based the relationship between smart-shaming and emotion regulation from a study (Schmeichel et.al, 2003)
examined the role of the self in an intelligent thought and found that complex thinking relies on self-regulatory
resources.

Schmeichel, B. J., Vohs, K. D., & Baumeister, R. F. (2003). Intellectual Performance and Ego Depletion: Role of the
Self in Logical Reasoning and Other Information Processing, 85(1), 33–46.

We also viewed smart-shaming as a discrete social phenomenon. The scope of shaming has become less predictable
and can have a potential damage to one’s reputation. For example, the shaming content can be accessed from
anywhere in the world and can be shared on the internet. A study (Aquino, 2016) stated that Filipinos have the
tendency to become demotivated to learn English language due to fear of committing mistakes, lack of resources
and evaluated poorly by others. Hence, we emphasized the notion that these emotional experiences are brought
about by cognitive regulation of beliefs and attitudes.

Romana, Julia (2015), Smart-shaming and our Pinoy culture of anti-intellectualism