This is the first comprehensive theoretical article on aesthetic emotions. Following Kant's
definition, we propose that it is the first and foremost characteristic of aesthetic emotions to …

Aesthetic perception and judgement are not merely cognitive processes, but also involve
feelings. Therefore, the empirical study of these experiences requires conceptualization and …

High rates of mental illness among students and discontinuation with university studies are
regularly reported. The current study sought to explore relationships between motivation …

Thirty years ago, Hirschman and Holbrook (1982) advocated greater attention to hedonic
consumption and the myriad ways in which consumers seek pleasure and enjoyment. A …

Abstract Thinking is accompanied by metacognitive experiences of ease or difficulty. People
draw on these experiences as a source of information that can complement or challenge the …

Jean-Marie Schaeffer, L’Expérience esthétique Page 1 Marges Revue d’art contemporain
22 | 2016 L’Artiste-théoricien Jean-Marie Schaeffer, L’Expérience esthétique Paris …

What is happiness? Why are some people happier than others? This new edition of The
Psychology of Happiness provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of research …

One area of positive psychology analyzes subjective well-being (SWB), people's cognitive
and affective evaluations of their lives. Progress has been made in understanding the …

▪ Abstract Well-being is a complex construct that concerns optimal experience and
functioning. Current research on well-being has been derived from two general …

The Laws of Emotion is an accessible work that reviews much of the insightful new research
on emotions conducted over the last ten years. It expands on the theory of emotions …