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All emotions are not created equal: Reaching beyond the traditional disputes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 October 2008

Patrik N. Juslin  and
Daniel Västfjäll
Patrik N. Juslin
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Uppsala University, SE-75142 Uppsala, Swedenpatrik.juslin@psyk.uu.sehttp://www.psyk.uu.se/hemsidor/musicpsy2/
Daniel Västfjäll
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Göteborg University, SE-40530 Göteborg, Swedendaniel.vastfjall@psy.gu.sehttp://www.psy.gu.se/Personal/DaneilV.htm
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Abstract

Most commentators have agreed with our thesis, that musical emotions cannot be studied without regard to underlying mechanisms. However, some commentators have expressed concerns that are addressed in this response. Others have suggested directions for future research. Topics discussed in our response include terminology, elaborations on particular mechanisms, possible additional mechanisms, ways of distinguishing among emotions and mechanisms, the prevalence of musical emotions, the relationship between perceived and felt emotions, developmental issues, and evolutionary perspectives. We end our response with a plea for researchers to reach beyond the traditional disputes in the field to pave the way for more theory-driven studies that can facilitate a deeper understanding of musical emotions.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 31 , Issue 5 , October 2008 , pp. 600 - 621
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