Positive emotions, negative emotions, or utility of discrete emotions?

Dirk Lindebaum, Peter J. Jordan

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Abstract

We note a tendency in organizational behavior research to link positive emotions with positive outcomes and negative emotions with negative outcomes. In this Incubator, we argue against this simple association and provide suggestions for researchers to develop interesting lines of enquiry that look beyond simple symmetrical associations.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1027-1030
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Organizational Behavior
Volume33
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Oct 2012

Keywords

  • Context
  • Discrete emotion
  • Outcomes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Applied Psychology
  • Sociology and Political Science
  • General Psychology
  • Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

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