Animal behavior is shaped by a variety of" internal states"—partially hidden variables that
profoundly shape perception, cognition, and action. The neural basis of internal states, such …

Over the last decades, theoretical perspectives in the interdisciplinary field of the affective
sciences have proliferated rather than converged due to differing assumptions about what …

Affect is central to human functioning. Due to its dynamic nature, it is often studied with
intensive longitudinal designs, yet the development and validation of measures for this …

Background Affective responses are increasingly recognized as potentially effective
intervention targets that may facilitate exercise and physical activity behavior change. While …

There is a growing research interest in the affective aspects of climate change and their links
with pro-climate engagement. Yet, psychometrically valid instruments assessing the wide …

Depression is a critical problem in modern society that affects an estimated 350 million
people worldwide, causing feelings of sadness and a lack of interest and pleasure …

While many believe that affective polarisation poses a significant threat to democratic
stability, the definition and operationalisation of the concept varies greatly. This leads to …

Researchers have long worried about a phenomenon where study participants give higher
ratings on self-report scales the first time they take a survey compared to subsequent times …

Emotions are often thought of as internal mental states centering on individuals' subjective
feelings and evaluations. This understanding is consistent with studies of emotion …

Emotions play a critical role in human health and behavior yet have largely been overlooked
in the context of the global environmental crisis (GEC). Despite recent emphasis on climate …