Introducing Emotioncy as an Invisible Force Controlling Causal Decisions: A Case of Attribution Theory

• Autorzy: Reza Pishghadam , Hannaneh Abbasnejad

Abstrakty

EN

Given the prominence of studies aimed at determining the factors influencing causal judgments, this study attempts to introduce the newly-developed concept of emotioncy as one of the guiding factors pushing attribution judgments toward a certain spectrum. To this end, two scales of attribution and emotioncy were designed using ten hypothetical situations. A total number of 309 participants filled out the scales. The construct validity of the scales was substantiated through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Afterwards, structural equation modeling (SEM) was utilized to examine the possible relationships among the sub-constructs of attribution and emotioncy scales. The results indicated that as the participants’ emotioncy level increases, it becomes more likely for them to attribute probable causes to external factors. Moreover, it was revealed that while the involved individuals attribute causes to external factors, the exvolved ones attribute them to internal factors. In the end, implications of the findings were discussed in the realm of judgment and decision making.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

emotioncy; judgments; causal attributions; external attribution; internal attribution

• Wydawca: Polska Akademia Nauk
• Czasopismo: Polish Psychological Bulletin
• Rocznik: 2017
• Numer: 1
• Strony: 129-140

Daty

wydano

2017

Twórcy

autor

Reza Pishghadam

autor

Hannaneh Abbasnejad

Identyfikatory

Biblioteka Nauki

2128627