Description
Book SynopsisIn this book, Stefan Hofmann and Stacey Doan argue that emotions cannot be understood without taking into account the rich, dynamic social and cultural worlds we inhabit. Only by understanding the client's social world in all its complexity can clinicians fully treat common mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety.
Trade Review“Stefan Hofmann and Stacey Doan have done a fantastic job of synthesizing contemporary understanding of emotions, elegantly weaving together research findings from cognitive, affective, social and developmental psychology with clinical science. The Social Foundations of Emotion is broad and fresh, and will be a valuable resource for academics and clinicians, and also for lay people who explore this important topic.” —Joseph LeDoux, author of
Anxious, Synaptic Self, and
The Emotional Brain
"Longtime emotion researchers will find a thorough review of theories and research, but also a fresh perspective on emotions emphasizing social and cultural influences. This book is timely, as it provides a much-needed update to the psychology behind emotions. Highly recommended." —
ChoiceLongtime emotion researchers will find a thorough review of theories and research, but also a fresh perspective on emotions emphasizing social and cultural influences. This book is timely, as it provides a much-needed update to the psychology behind emotions. Highly recommended.
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Table of Contents Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Defining Emotions
Chapter 2: Social Self and Emotions
Chapter 3: Social Neuroscience of Emotions
Chapter 4: Sociocultural Aspects of Emotions
Chapter 5: Socialization of Emotions
Chapter 6: Moral and Collective Emotions
Chapter 7: Social Regulation of Emotions
Chapter 8: Social-Emotional Aspects of Mental Disorders
Chapter 9: Conclusion
References
Index
About the Authors
