Using Emotions to Navigate Life
In the Science of Affective Influences Lab (SAIL), we research how emotions affect our lives and how our lives affect our emotions.
Emotions are central to our mental health and well-being—and the ways emotions shape our lives, relationships, health, and well-being change dynamically across the lifespan.
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We take a functionalist approach to emotions, focusing on what emotions do for us as we navigate the complexities of life, including aging, managing stress, parenting, education, acculturation, and more.
Emotions provide information
Emotions prepare us for action
