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

• Pubblicazione: New York, NY : , : Guilford Press, , [2014]; ©2014
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (322 p.)
• Disciplina: 152.4
• Soggetto topico: Emotions
• Altri autori: ParrottW. Gerrod
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: part I. Specific negative emotions -- part II. Social and cultural aspects of negative emotions -- part III. The desirability of negative emotions.
• Sommario/riassunto: 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
• Titolo autorizzato: The positive side of negative emotions
• ISBN: 1-4625-1343-3; 1-4625-1340-9
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910824657603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II