Negative Emotional Energy: A Theory of the “Dark-Side” of Interaction Ritual Chains

Randall Collins’ theory of interaction ritual chains is widely cited, but has been subject to little theoretical elaboration. One reason for the modest expansion of the theory is the underdevelopment of the concept of emotional energy. This paper examines emotional energy, related particularly to th...

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Published in:Social Sciences
Main Authors: David Boyns, Sarah Luery
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-02-01
Subjects:
sociological theory
sociology of emotions
rituals
social interaction
group dynamics
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/4/1/148

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