Causes of Emotional Pain: Perspectives from Social Adequacy and Attachment

by C Miya

The hurtful actions of others can trigger a wide range of negative emotions.

To date, two main theories have been proposed to explain the defining characteristics of painful experiences. According to proponents of the social adequacy perspective, distress arises when the victim concludes that the offender places less importance on the connection than the victim does. According to attachment theorists, distressing experiences undermine the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1805256580
• ISBN13: 9781805256588
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: C.Miya
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"