A review of heterogeneous interpretations of Emotional Reactivity
‘Emotional reactivity’ (ER) is an important construct in the analysis of individual temperamental differences, and has accounted for significant variance in studies with respect to its definition. Between 1920 and 2015, the meaning of ER has varied from physiology of emotional reactions, to stres...
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2019-11-01
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| author | Saima Eman Ansab Khalid Roderick I. Nicolson |
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| description | ‘Emotional reactivity’ (ER) is an important construct in the analysis of individual
temperamental differences, and has accounted for significant variance in studies with
respect to its definition. Between 1920 and 2015, the meaning of ER has varied from
physiology of emotional reactions, to stress, depression, and as a sub-type of empathy.
This paper highlights the confusion in the literature about the meaning of ER and raises
questions about the current use of the term ER as a valid construct. It clarifies
heterogeneity within ER through the creation of a framework to explain different
subtypes of ER and suggests new labels designed to help researchers specify the
constructs underpinning the term ER. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c036e6a9243141e4914160bede1ae49a2023-01-03T11:26:00ZengCentre for Resilience & Socio-Emotional HealthInternational Journal of Emotional Education2073-76292073-76292019-11-011127190A review of heterogeneous interpretations of Emotional ReactivitySaima Eman0Ansab Khalid1 Roderick I. Nicolson2Lahore College for Women University, Pakistan; University of Sheffield, United KingdomConcept Reinforcement Center, Lahore, PakistanDepartment of Psychology, Edge Hill University, United Kingdom‘Emotional reactivity’ (ER) is an important construct in the analysis of individual temperamental differences, and has accounted for significant variance in studies with respect to its definition. Between 1920 and 2015, the meaning of ER has varied from physiology of emotional reactions, to stress, depression, and as a sub-type of empathy. This paper highlights the confusion in the literature about the meaning of ER and raises questions about the current use of the term ER as a valid construct. It clarifies heterogeneity within ER through the creation of a framework to explain different subtypes of ER and suggests new labels designed to help researchers specify the constructs underpinning the term ER.https://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/417070/v11i2p5.pdfemotional reactivity affective empathy resonancesensitivity responsivitytemperament |
| spellingShingle | Saima Eman Ansab Khalid Roderick I. Nicolson A review of heterogeneous interpretations of Emotional Reactivity International Journal of Emotional Education emotional reactivity affective empathy resonance sensitivity responsivity temperament |
| title | A review of heterogeneous interpretations of Emotional Reactivity |
| title_full | A review of heterogeneous interpretations of Emotional Reactivity |
| title_fullStr | A review of heterogeneous interpretations of Emotional Reactivity |
| title_full_unstemmed | A review of heterogeneous interpretations of Emotional Reactivity |
| title_short | A review of heterogeneous interpretations of Emotional Reactivity |
| title_sort | review of heterogeneous interpretations of emotional reactivity |
| topic | emotional reactivity affective empathy resonance sensitivity responsivity temperament |
| url | https://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/417070/v11i2p5.pdf |
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