<p>I'm learning narrative comprehension and trying to integrate emotional theories with models for narrative comprehension. Appraisal theory looks like a good fit, but most of the recent studies about emotion are focusing on the theory of constructed emotion. I don't see there's any conflict between these two theories and wonder if the appraisal theory is still popular or valid.
Thanks!</p>

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2023-03-02T06:56:23.260Z
[This great paper](https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1754073909338877) on the history of emotion theories may be helpful: Although constructionist theories are more popular currently, appraisal theorists are still active.
Arnon Weinberg
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2023-03-02T14:33:13.013Z
ResearchGate has [the paper](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/41896094_Reconstructing_the_Past_A_Century_of_Ideas_About_Emotion_in_Psychology) to download for those without institutional access.
Jiminy Cricket.
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2023-03-02T23:04:22.083Z
Thank you guys, this is a very helpful paper. It seems constructionist theory redefined emotion, but doesn't conflict with appraisal theory on how the reaction of emotion is triggered.
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Is appraisal theory of emotion beaten by the theory of constructed emotion?
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# Is appraisal theory of emotion beaten by the theory of constructed emotion?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2023-03-02)

I'm learning narrative comprehension and trying to integrate emotional theories with models for narrative comprehension. Appraisal theory looks like a good fit, but most of the recent studies about emotion are focusing on the theory of constructed emotion. I don't see there's any conflict between these two theories and wonder if the appraisal theory is still popular or valid.
Thanks!

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: [This great paper](https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1754073909338877) on the history of emotion theories may be helpful: Although constructionist theories are more popular currently, appraisal theorists are still active.  
> **username_2**: ResearchGate has [the paper](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/41896094_Reconstructing_the_Past_A_Century_of_Ideas_About_Emotion_in_Psychology) to download for those without institutional access.  
> **username_0**: Thank you guys, this is a very helpful paper. It seems constructionist theory redefined emotion, but doesn't conflict with appraisal theory on how the reaction of emotion is triggered.  

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