Tag Archives: Meta Emotions

Eat, pray, love

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Priscilla

Do not read this book – seriously. Perhaps I should not have read this as a ‘New York Times bestseller’ but as the Chicklit that it obviously is. I understand how this book might resonate with millions of Western unfulfilled … Continue reading →

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The good in being sad

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Priscilla

According to Zillmann’s Mood Management theory (1988) we are all hedonists continuously striving for a positive mood. So what about negative media content? Thrilling or sad movies will fulfil the hedonistic principle as long as the good guys win in … Continue reading →

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