Aesthetic perception and judgement are not merely cognitive processes, but also involve
feelings. Therefore, the empirical study of these experiences requires conceptualization and …

This research examines how frontline retail employees respond to customers whom they
think might write an online review about their experience. Across six experiments (one field …

Theory proposes that interest is a positive emotion that may either broaden attention to
facilitate processing of new information, or narrow attention to preserve engagement with …

Responding to burgeoning scholarship examining discrete positive emotions, the
overarching goals of the current review are to provide a summary of 28 enjoyable emotions …

We used a retrospective survey (N= 346) to model the patterns of appraisal, motivation, and
co** that uniquely correspond with 12 positive emotions (affection/love, amusement, awe …

Rational number learning can cause frustration and negative emotions for elementary
school students. Fraction Ball, a play-based math intervention, allows students to actively …

Many studies have highlighted the role that positive emotions play in promoting eudaimonic
well-being, yet often fail to differentiate between discrete positive emotions (eg gratitude …

Positive Art Therapy Theory and Practice outlines a clear, systematic approach for
combining positive psychology with art therapy's capacity to mobilize client strengths; induce …

Mixed feelings happen in and outside of the classroom; yet prior research has focused on
discrete emotions, essentially ignoring the interaction between emotions. We extend prior …

While it may seem effortless for great musicians to deliver beautiful works of art, little is
known about the hard work behind these performances. Musicians require grit to sustain …