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Area of Science:

  • Sociology of Science
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Scientific experiments can yield surprising or beautiful results, prompting further investigation.
  • Existing research primarily focuses on surprise and beauty as key epistemic emotions in science.
  • The role of a broader spectrum of emotions in scientific evaluation remains underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the range of affective experiences associated with scientific experimental research.
  • To investigate the epistemic utility of emotions beyond surprise and beauty in evaluating experimental outcomes.
  • To understand how emotions influence meta-cognitive processes and research actions.

Main Methods:

  • A structured sociological survey was conducted among scientists.
  • Participants reported on their affective experiences during the experimental process.
  • Analysis focused on identifying emotions linked to learning experimental results.

Main Results:

  • Learning experimental results is the most emotionally charged phase of the research process.
  • Emotions such as challenge, boredom, worry, and amusement are commonly experienced.
  • These emotions drive meta-cognitive evaluations and motivate subsequent research actions.

Conclusions:

  • Emotions beyond surprise and disruptive beauty hold significant epistemic value in empirical research.
  • Affective experiences are integral to interpreting new experimental data and overcoming reasoning challenges.
  • Understanding the emotional landscape of science can enhance research practices and discovery.