This is the first comprehensive theoretical article on aesthetic emotions. Following Kant's
definition, we propose that it is the first and foremost characteristic of aesthetic emotions to …

In the age of the Internet and with the dramatic proliferation of mobile listening technologies,
music has unprecedented global distribution and embeddedness in people's lives. It is a …

has been do figure linked prominently to the emotions in people's at least reported since
motives Ancient for Greece, listening and to music. People use music to change emotions, to …

Why are negative emotions so central in art reception far beyond tragedy? Revisiting
classical aesthetics in the light of recent psychological research, we present a novel model …

although people generally avoid negative emotional experiences in general, they often
enjoy sadness portrayed in music and other arts. The present study investigated what kinds …

This study explores listeners' experience of music-evoked sadness. Sadness is typically
assumed to be undesirable and is therefore usually avoided in everyday life. Yet the …

After losing a close other, individuals usually confide in an empathic friend to receive comfort
and they seem to have a heightened desire for mood-congruent, consoling music. Hence, it …

The paradox of enjoying listening to music that evokes sadness is yet to be fully understood.
Unlike prior studies that have explored potential explanations related to lyrics, memories …

Music is universal at least partly because it expresses emotion and regulates affect.
Associations between music and emotion have been examined regularly by music …

Narrative storytelling, a cornerstone of narrative persuasion theory, plays a crucial role in
nurturing robust consumer-brand relationships. Understanding persuasive narratives within …