Need for Affect

GLOSSARY

The general motivation of people to approach or avoid situations and activities that are emotion-inducing for themselves and others.

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Reference:

Maio, G. R., & Esses, V. M. (2001). The need for affect: Individual differences in the motivation to approach or avoid emotions. Journal of Personality, 69(4), 583-614. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223891.2012.666921