FEEL IT! : The management of emotions
Type
presentation
Date Issued
2011-11-09
Author(s)
Abstract
Participants:
Prof. Dr. Eva Illouz (Sociology, Jerusalem)
Prof. Dr. Dorthe Staunæs (Education Studies, Copenhagen)
Prof. Dr. Chris Steyaert (Organization Psychology, HSG)
Prof. Dr. Linda Williams (Rhetoric and Media Studies, Berkeley)
Moderation:
Dr. Scott Loren (HSG)
The questions this high-profile panel wants to address gravitate around the accessibility of emotions as well as ways of managing them in both positive and negative regards: What's the role of mass media such as social networks, with their cult of friendship? How are psychology and affect control implemented in the field of education and pedagogical contexts? Has it become quintessential for enterprises to reach the consumer through affect on a personal level? Do the production, distribution and consumption of affect in a capitalist economy compromise the authenticity of emotions, turning them into a mere commodity?
Prof. Dr. Eva Illouz (Sociology, Jerusalem)
Prof. Dr. Dorthe Staunæs (Education Studies, Copenhagen)
Prof. Dr. Chris Steyaert (Organization Psychology, HSG)
Prof. Dr. Linda Williams (Rhetoric and Media Studies, Berkeley)
Moderation:
Dr. Scott Loren (HSG)
The questions this high-profile panel wants to address gravitate around the accessibility of emotions as well as ways of managing them in both positive and negative regards: What's the role of mass media such as social networks, with their cult of friendship? How are psychology and affect control implemented in the field of education and pedagogical contexts? Has it become quintessential for enterprises to reach the consumer through affect on a personal level? Do the production, distribution and consumption of affect in a capitalist economy compromise the authenticity of emotions, turning them into a mere commodity?
Language
English
Keywords
emotions
affect
capitalism
consumerism
markets
education
organization
sociology
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
No
Event Title
Podium discussion of the Haniel week 2011
Event Location
University of St.Gallen
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
207266