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Emotion processes in normal and abnormal development and preventive intervention.

Carroll E Izard1, Sarah Fine, Allison Mostow

  • 1Psychology Department, University of Delaware, Newark 19716, USA. izard@udel.edu

Development and Psychopathology
|January 29, 2003
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Differential emotions theory (DET) highlights emotions as motivators for social competence and psychopathology prevention. Emotion-centered programs can foster adaptive functions, aiding development and research.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychopathology

Background:

  • Differential Emotions Theory (DET) provides a framework for understanding emotions in development.
  • Emotions play crucial roles in both normal and abnormal developmental trajectories.
  • Existing prevention programs often overlook the motivational and adaptive functions of emotions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the role of emotions in normal and abnormal development.
  • To explore the application of emotion utilization in preventive interventions.
  • To propose emotion-centered prevention strategies for psychopathology.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis based on three tenets of Differential Emotions Theory (DET).
  • Examination of emotion utilization, intersystem connections (emotion, cognition, action), and motivational functions.

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  • Description of a theory-based prevention program and targeted interventions.

    • Main Results:

    • Discrete emotions and their patterns differentially influence development and psychopathology.
    • Current prevention efforts neglect emotion's motivational and adaptive roles.
    • Emotion-centered approaches can enhance social competence and prevent psychopathology.

    Conclusions:

    • Modulating emotions is key for self-regulation, social competence, and psychopathology prevention.
    • Theory-based prevention programs can leverage emotions' adaptive functions.
    • Emotion-centered interventions offer research opportunities in developmental psychopathology.