How do people talk—and potentially think—about abstract concepts? Supported by
abundant linguistic evidence, Conceptual Metaphor Theory posits that people draw upon …

The study of metaphor is now firmly established as a central topic within cognitive science
and the humanities. We marvel at the creative dexterity of gifted speakers and writers for …

Research on the mental representation of time ('subjective time') has provided broad
insights into the nature of time perception and temporal processing. As the field comprises …

Abstract concepts are often embodied through metaphor. For example, we talk about moving
through time in metaphorical terms, as if we were moving through space, allowing us to'look …

Research summary: When describing the future, executives draw analogies between time
and space (“we are on the right path,”“the deadline is approaching”). These analogies …

Consumers often use spatial metaphors to describe time. Through six studies, the present
research demonstrates that time metaphors influence consumers' perceptions of the …

This study develops a theoretical model to investigate when and why empowering
leadership promotes employees' pro‐environmental behaviour (PEB). Synthesising …

The temporal‐focus hypothesis claims that whether people conceptualize the past or the
future as in front of them depends on their cultural attitudes toward time; such …

Background: Perfectionism is currently conceptualized using a multidimensional model, with
extensive research establishing the presence of both maladaptive and adaptive forms …

Purpose Taking the support of social capital theory and conservation of resource theory, the
present study explores the mediating role of rumination and moderating role of mindfulness …