OpenEmotions™
Co occurring emotions
Affection may be associated with sadness in some contexts.
Illustrative association only; no frequency, universality, or causal direction established.
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emotions / affection
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A feeling of warmth or fondness toward someone or something.
At a glance
Valencepositiveeditorial estimate
Arousalvariableeditorial estimate
DominanceUnknownNo measurement supplied
A working editorial concept. Individual experience, interpretation, and expression vary. This is not an authoritative taxonomy.
- Common triggers
- caring contact ↗
- Possible appraisals
- relationship value ↗
- Response tendencies
- approach ↗
- Co occurring emotions
- sadness ↗
- Temporal
Relationships
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Claim-level evidence
Common triggers
Affection may be associated with caring contact in some contexts.
Illustrative association only; no frequency, universality, or causal direction established.
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Affection may be associated with relationship value in some contexts.
Illustrative association only; no frequency, universality, or causal direction established.
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Affection may be associated with approach in some contexts.
Illustrative association only; no frequency, universality, or causal direction established.
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A feeling of warmth or fondness toward someone or something.
Illustrative association only; no frequency, universality, or causal direction established.
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