Perceived Obligation

Perceived obligation refers to the feeling that one is personally responsible or morally compelled to act a certain way, often influenced by internal beliefs or external expectations. It’s the sense that you "should" do something because of your values, commitments, or social norms. This feeling can motivate actions even without external pressure, as individuals see it as their duty or moral duty to fulfill certain roles or responsibilities. Essentially, perceived obligation shapes behavior based on inner convictions about what one must or ought to do.