Do Societies Have Emotions?

被引:1
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作者
Almeida, Abilio [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Minho, Inst Social Sci, Commun & Soc Res Ctr, P-4710057 Braga, Portugal
来源
SOCIETIES | 2024年 / 14卷 / 05期
关键词
societies; emotions; social evolution; social cohesion; cultural dynamics;
D O I
10.3390/soc14050065
中图分类号
C91 [社会学];
学科分类号
030301 ; 1204 ;
摘要
In recent decades, there has been a growing interest in the study of emotions, demonstrating their importance in understanding diverse human and social dynamics. However, as this field of study develops and diversifies, a structural yet simple question remains virtually undiscussed: Is it really possible to say that societies possess emotions or a certain sensitivity akin to individual experiences? This exploratory study, based on documentary analysis, endeavours to identify and examine emotional patterns across six different periods, spanning from the Middle Ages to the present day. Among the eight secondary findings, three fundamental conclusions stand out: (1) throughout history, societies have experienced different emotional atmospheres, sometimes simultaneously; (2) although societies generally propose an emotional model to follow, the reality does not always conform to it; and (3) it is mainly through the culture that society creates a certain emotional harmony, allowing the social body to remain cohesive and develop, thus postponing or preventing its disintegration. This study aims to offer a modest contribution to the complex and under-explored discussion on the correlation between specific emotional climates and particular social contexts.
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