Conflict can profoundly affect individuals and their groups. Oftentimes, conflict involves a
clash between one side seeking change and increased gains through victory and the other …

The scientific study of emotion regulation is flourishing, providing fundamental insights to our
understanding of human functioning. While clearly important, in this chapter I zoom in on two …

Hope has intrigued and attracted humans for centuries, with views on this emotion ranging
from extremely positive to extremely negative. To deepen and nuance our understanding of …

Abstract The contribution by De Dreu and Gross oversimplifies the complexity of the topic. I
provide counterarguments that undermine the two swee** contentions on which the …

Previous studies have shown that external threats, such as financial crises and natural
disasters, might fuel negative attitudes, emotions, and behaviors towards outgroup …

Do rightists and leftists experience information about suffering and harm with differing
emotional intensities, depending on the identity of target depicted? Do they consequently …

Highlights•The debate on ideological symmetry versus asymmetry in emotion is
unresolved.•Previous research focused on ideological differences in the intensity of …

What shapes our emotional responses to socio‐political events? Following the social
identity approach, we suggest that individuals adjust their emotional responses to socio …

Exposure to conflict‐related violence is one of the most harmful consequences of living
amidst a violent intergroup conflict. While its potential significance is profound, the impact of …

This commentary complements the article by De Dreu and Gross (2019) from the
perspectives of behavioral economics and game theory. It aims to provide a bridge between …