Table 1.

Overview of Pihkala’s taxonomy of CE

CE categoriesExamples for associated emotions and mental states
Surprise-related CEAmazement, awe, wonder, surprise, disappointment, confusion, feeling isolated
Threat-related CEFear, worry, (milder) anxiety, dread, helplessness, feeling overwhelmed, panic
Sadness-related CESadness, grief, solastalgia, yearning, feeling lonely
Strong anxiety-related climate feelingsStrong anxiety, feeling strongly powerlessness or overwhelmed
Strong depression-related climate feelingsStrong depression, feeling meaninglessness, hopelessness
CE closely related to guilt and shameGuilt, shame, embarrassment, feeling inadequate, regret, remorse
CE related to indignationIndignation, moral outrage, feeling betrayed
Disgust-related CEDisgust, aversion, resentment
Anger-related CEAnger, rage, frustration, feeling irritated
Envy-related CEEnvy, jealousy, admiration
Climate feelings of hostilityContempt, feeling skepticism, doubt, feeling bored
Different kinds of positive CEInterest, excitement, empowerment, joy, pride, gratitude, hope, belonging, care, love, empathy, compassion
Source(s): Author’s own work, adapted from Pihkala (2022) 

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