The positive side of negative emotions / edited by W. Gerrod Parrott.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Parrott, W. Gerrod.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Emotions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (322 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Guilford Press, [2014]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This unique volume brings together state-of-the-art research showing the value of emotions that many believe to be undesirable. Leading investigators explore the functions and benefits of sadness, anxiety, anger, embarrassment, shame, guilt, jealousy, and envy. The role of these emotions in social interactions and relationships is examined, as are cultural differences in how they are valued and expressed. The volume considers how people seek out these feelings in everyday life to improve performance, gain insight, and express cares and commitments. Negative emotions are shown to have an i

Contents:

part I. Specific negative emotions

part II. Social and cultural aspects of negative emotions

part III. The desirability of negative emotions.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4625-1343-3

1-4625-1340-9

OCLC:

868068692