情绪复杂性:探讨情绪功能的新视角

Emotional Complexity: A New Perspective on the Functions of Emotion

情绪复杂性指个体情绪体验的多样性、广泛性和深刻性。可从情绪觉察能力和混合情绪两个角度测量情绪复杂性。情绪复杂性既受个体注意分配能力,社会认知技能和某些人格特质的影响,也与所处情境密切相关。此外,情绪复杂性还存在年龄与文化差异。维持情绪复杂性对个体的认知功能和身心健康有重要意义,如增加个体的环境适应能力和帮助个体从压力中更快恢复。正念训练和情绪聚焦疗法是两种增进情绪复杂性的心理干预手段。

Emotional complexity refers to the individuals＇ emotional experiences that are well differentiated, broad in range and of full depth. Emotional complexity can be examined by measuring emotional awareness and mixed emotions. Emotional complexity is affected by individuals＇ distribution of attention, social cognitive skills, certain personality traits and the context factors. Some evidence from cross-cultural and developmental researches also indicates that emotional complexity differs in age and cultures. Maintaining emotional complexity can have positive effects on individuals＇ cognitive functions as well as physical and mental health, such as improving individuals＇ environment adaptability and better recovery from stress situations. Mindfulness training and emotion-focused therapy are introduced as two effective interventions to improve individuals＇ emotional complexity.