Emotions are culturally situated (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the culturally situated nature of emotions, challenging the predominantly Western models that emphasize individualistic emotional experiences. Emotions are viewed as socio-cultural phenomena, shaped by cultural models that demand relational navigation. The research highlights distinctions between North American and Japanese contexts, illustrating how emotions are construed within social engagement versus individual autonomy. The conclusion advocates for a redefinition of emotion to encompass these cultural influences, suggesting that emotions should be understood not as mere internal states, but as processes rooted in social interactions and cultural contexts.