ICPS
2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021
Distinct Appraisals Elicit Memories of Joy
- Philip Watkins
Eastern Washington University - Alejandra Huerta
Eastern Washington University - Michael Frederick
Eastern Washington University - Kahle Elliott
Eastern Washington University - Robert Emmons
University of California, Davis
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to test an appraisal theory of joy. We theorized that when people appraise a situation as reconnecting them with someone/something important, they experience joy. Of five positive appraisal recall conditions, participants were more likely to recall memories of joy in the joy appraisal conditions.
Happiness
