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The hybrid discrete–dimensional frame method for emotional film selection

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Film clips are widely utilized to evoke emotional responses in the laboratory. We found, however, that different fields tend to select emotional film clips using different approaches. Specifically, psychologists focus more on the discreteness of emotions, whereas computer scientists focus more on the valence and arousal of emotions. Different concerns lead to distinct film selection methods, which may challenge the validity of the emotional databases and hinder communication between disciplines. In recent years, the hybrid discrete–dimensional model has been developed. Based on this hybrid theory, in this study, we attempted to synthesize the diverse approaches and developed a possible unified criterion for emotional film selection across disciplines. Twenty-eight film clips aimed at eliciting four basic emotions (i.e., anger, sadness, fear, and happiness) were evaluated by 70 participants. We examined both discrete and dimensional indicators and applied a new integrative film selection criterion. The results showed that compared with the discrete model or the dimensional model, the hybrid model presented the most reasonable film clip selection outcomes, and 12 film clips were recommended to induce strong and discrete emotions. These findings may enlighten further research on emotion in both theoretical and methodological ways.

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XYW and SLC designed the study, XYW analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript, HLZ helped with the writing of the introduction, XYW, HLZ, ZBZ, WCJ, JWF, WCX and YFX prepared the experimental materials and collected the data, ZBZ wrote the code of the experimental program, JWF contacted the DECAF staff and obtained authorization, SLC and HC supervised the study and revised the manuscript.

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Wang, X., Zhou, H., Xue, W. et al. The hybrid discrete–dimensional frame method for emotional film selection. Curr Psychol 42, 30077–30092 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-022-04038-2

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