10.6084/m9.figshare.9050783.v1
Jennifer Yih
Jennifer
Yih
Leslie D. Kirby
Leslie D.
Kirby
Craig A. Smith
Craig
A. Smith
Profiles of appraisal, motivation, and coping for positive emotions
Taylor & Francis Group
2019
Positive emotion
appraisal theory
emotion differentiation
2019-07-25 07:28:46
Journal contribution
https://tandf.figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Profiles_of_appraisal_motivation_and_coping_for_positive_emotions/9050783
<p>We used a retrospective survey (<i>Nā</i>=ā346) to model the patterns of appraisal, motivation, and coping that uniquely correspond with 12 positive emotions (affection/love, amusement, awe, challenge/determination, compassion, gratitude, happiness/joy, hope, interest, pride, relief, and serenity/tranquillity). Generally, we conceptually replicated previously demonstrated appraisal profiles of positive emotion while also examining how additional appraisals differentiate among positive emotions. We then uncovered the motivational goals and coping processes associated with each positive emotion. We discuss the implications of our findings for future research on positive emotion.</p>