University of Sussex
Browse

File(s) not publicly available

Performing the blush: a dramaturgical perspective from sociology

chapter
posted on 2023-06-07, 20:13 authored by Susie ScottSusie Scott
The blush is a ubiquitous yet little understood phenomenon which can be triggered by a number of self-conscious emotions such as shame, embarrassment, shyness, pride and guilt. The field of psychology has seen a recent surge in the research of such emotions, yet blushing remains a relatively neglected area. This unique volume brings together leading researchers from a variety of disciplines to review emerging research on the blush, discussing in depth issues that have arisen and stimulating new theorising to indicate future directions for research. Topics covered include: the psychophysiology of the blush; developmental aspects; measurement issues; its evolutionary significance and the role of similar colour signals in the social life of other species; its relation to embarrassment, shame and social anxiety; and the rationale for and clinical trials of interventions to help people suffering from blushing phobia.

History

Publication status

  • Published

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Pages

349.0

Book title

The psychological significance of the blush

Place of publication

Cambridge

ISBN

9781107013933

Department affiliated with

  • Sociology and Criminology Publications

Full text available

  • No

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Editors

Peter J de Jong, W Ray Crozier

Legacy Posted Date

2013-04-04

Usage metrics

    University of Sussex (Publications)

    Categories

    No categories selected

    Exports

    RefWorks
    BibTeX
    Ref. manager
    Endnote
    DataCite
    NLM
    DC