Many scientific models of emotion assume that emotion categories are natural kinds that carve nature at its joints. These beliefs remain strong, despite the fact that the empirical record on the issue has remained equivocal for over a century. In this research, the authors examined one reason for this situation: People essentialize emotion categories by assuming that members of the same categor...

background : major depressive disorder is one of the most widespread psychological problems in the world. the feelings of a person who is affected by this condition is boring. this article aimed to shed light on the experiences of women with major depressive disorder. methods : a qualitative approach with thematic analysis design has been used to describe the studied phenomenon as experienced b...

Previous assumptions note that the most powerful experiences of engagement are shared with others. Therefore, in the framework of positive psychology, to expand the dynamic interactionism-related flow theory, we have attempted to conduct an exploratory study about flow to reveal the most common activities that can trigger this experience during solitary or social situations. The study involved ...

Becoming a father is a life changing event and this transition is associated with various emotions. Educational activities aimed at new parents are important in healthcare parental support (HCPS). HCPS has been critiqued for its predominant focus on mothers, while the needs of fathers seem to have been downplayed. As a result, fathers often turn to Internet-based forums for support. As virtual ...

Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the UK, and affects women of all ethnic groups. The psychosocial impact of breast cancer has been well documented. However, research conducted in this area has been primarily focused on white women. There is very little work within the breast cancer literature that captures the experiences of black and minority ethnic (BME) women. The a...

Siblings' interactions and shared experiences influence their perceptions of quality life. Recently, research about siblings children with intellectual developmental disabilities has been significantly expanded but data from Southern European countries is still missing. This was carried out in Catalonia (northeast Spain) a region the Mediterranean area its own culture, language traditions that ...