In this article we review the emerging literature on the self-transcendent emotions. We
discuss how the self-transcendent emotions differ from other positive emotions and outline�…

The functioning of social collectives hinges on the willingness of their members to cooperate
with one another and to help those who are in need. Here, we consider how such prosocial�…

Abundant literature shows the effects of negative emotions on motivations to engage in
collective action (ie, to collectively mobilize personal resources to achieve a common�…

T he last decade has witnessed a growing interest in self-conscious emotions. For example,
guilt, shame, and embarrassment have been studied both within and across cultures�…

As described by Western science, emotion is fundamentally about the self. While major
theories of emotion differ in many important regards, most agree that emotions reflect an�…

Why are humans capable of experiencing negative emotions like sadness? An evolutionary
perspective on emotions holds that the physiological, psychological, and behavioral�…

Humans rely heavily on their prosocial relationships. We propose that the experience and
display of prosocial emotions evolved to regulate such relationships through inhibiting�…

People are often profoundly moved by the virtue or skill of others, yet psychology has little to
say about the 'other-praising'family of emotions. Here we demonstrate that emotions such as�…

Positive emotions are highly valued and frequently sought. Beyond just being pleasant,
however, positive emotions may also lead to long-term benefits in important domains�…

Timely and authoritative, this volume reviews the breadth of current knowledge on the self-
conscious emotions and their role in psychological and social functioning. Leading�…