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In this chapter, we review several theories of emotional development. For each, we address definitions and basic tenets, we ask what “develops” and how emotions change with age. What is particularly noteworthy is that although there are several emotional development theories, none ascribes to a single emotion theory. Moreover, no single emotional development theory guides contemporary research. In the second half of the chapter, we review other conceptual frameworks and theories that are not emotion theories per se but are widely used to guide research on emotional development. Throughout this chapter, we provide illustrative empirical examples for aspects of each theory. In many ways, this chapter is a primer on emotion development theory rather than an exhaustive review of each theory. We end with a recommendation calling for empirical evidence to guide theory development.
We wish to thank Kathleen Cracknell who provided critical support with library research for this chapter and Stephanie Culotta who assisted with collecting and organizing references. Kristin A. Buss was supported by the following grants from National Institute of Health, R01MH109692 and R01MH115974, and funding from the Social Science Research Institute at Pennsylvania State University in the writing of this chapter. Pamela M. Cole was supported by the following grants from the National Institutes of Health, R01MH61388 and R01HD076994. Anna Zhou was supported by an Enhanced Graduate Scholarship from the College of the Liberal Arts at Pennsylvania State University.
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Buss, K.A., Cole, P.M., Zhou, A.M. (2019). Theories of Emotional Development: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Now?. In: LoBue, V., Pérez-Edgar, K., Buss, K.A. (eds) Handbook of Emotional Development. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-17332-6_2
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