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  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Affective Science

Background:

  • Emotions are dynamic, extending beyond individuals to form interpersonal systems.
  • Temporal Interpersonal Emotion Systems (TIES) represent a crucial framework for understanding emotional dynamics.
  • Existing research highlights the significance of TIES in various psychological contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current models of TIES.
  • To examine evidence for the importance of TIES beyond individual emotional responses.
  • To explore the links between TIES, relationship quality, and interpersonal regulation.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of temporal interpersonal emotion systems.
  • Analysis of empirical evidence on TIES and their correlates.
  • Synthesis of theoretical models and research challenges.

Main Results:

  • TIES models provide a framework for understanding dynamic, multi-person emotional processes.
  • TIES significantly influence relationship quality and interpersonal regulation.
  • Challenges in studying TIES include methodological and theoretical limitations.

Conclusions:

  • Further research is needed to differentiate TIES patterns.
  • Investigating mechanisms for modifying harmful and promoting beneficial TIES is crucial.
  • Future work should extend theory and experimental research on TIES.