Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2013
Abstract
We investigated whether 20 emotional states, reported by 170 participants after participating in a Trust game, were experienced in a patterned way predicted by the “Recalibrational Model” or Valence Models. According to the Recalibrational Model, new information about trust-based interaction outcomes triggers specific sets of emotions. Unlike Valence Models that predict reports of large sets of either positive or negative emotional states, the Recalibrational Model predicts the possibility of conflicted (concurrent positive and negative) emotional states. Consistent with the Recalibrational Model, we observed reports of conflicted emotional states activated after interactions where trust was demonstrated but trustworthiness was not. We discuss the implications of having conflicted goals and conflicted emotional states for both scientific and well-being pursuits.
Recommended Citation
Schniter, E., Sheremeta, R.M., & Shields, T.W. (2013). Conflicted emotions following trust-based interaction. ESI Working Paper 13-28. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.chapman.edu/esi_working_papers/32
Comments
Working Paper 13-28