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It’s all connected! Conceptualizing emotions as networks of causal relations among components

Janis Zickfeld: It’s all connected! Conceptualizing emotions as networks of causal relations among components Abstract People experience a range of emotions daily, and their functional value remains unquestioned. However, the question how to conceptualize an emotion remains a heavily discussed topic in emotion science. This is mainly attributed to the fact that existing theories are verbal descriptions about phenomena and make it difficult to derive accurate predictions or compare them. To address these issues, we conceptualize emotions as causal relations among their components (e.g., cognitions, physiology, feelings, expressions, motivations) - introducing a network model of emotions. Based on reviews, simulations, and data we provide first evidence that a) a simple network model can account for the most central findings of conflicting alternative theories, b) better explains co-occurrence of emotions, and c) and addresses various evidence on emotion duration. The network model provides a starting point towards a more formalized theory of emotions. About the speaker Janis Zickfeld is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Management and Centre for Integrative Business Psychology at AU with a background in social psychology. His main research topics focus on morality, emotions, and their interplay. IMC Tuesday Seminar held October 28st, 2025. Note: Talk is trimmed to ensure anonymity of informants.