This is the first comprehensive theoretical article on aesthetic emotions. Following Kant's
definition, we propose that it is the first and foremost characteristic of aesthetic emotions to …

Moral elevation is defined as the emotional response to witnessing acts of moral beauty.
Studies have found that elevation entails pleasant feelings of warmth in the chest, feeling …

Recent research suggests that engagement with natural beauty (EWNB) is key to the well-
being benefits of nature connectedness. The Wildlife Trust's 30 Days Wild campaign …

When experienced in-person, engagement with art has been associated with positive
outcomes in well-being and mental health. However, especially in the last decade, art …

We examine associations between 24 character strengths (CS) and 15 health-related
outcomes. We hypothesize that CS are favorably associated with positive health-related …

We tested the effectiveness of a self-administered online positive psychology intervention
which addressed the appreciation of beauty and excellence on happiness and depression …

Reminiscing on memorable travel experiences is a common practice amongst many
travellers. This study introduces positive psychology interventions–cultivation of character …

La psychologie existentielle est une discipline scientifique dont les théories et méthodes
visent à comprendre l'existence humaine et les choix de vie, à saisir notre rapport à tout ce …

This review of the trait of appreciation of beauty (AoB) draws from the literature in personality
psychology, philosophy, religion, neuroscience, neuro-aesthetics, evolutionary psychology …

Encounters with art elicit changes in basic emotions. However, little attention has been paid
to how art can elicit changes in self-transcendent emotions such as awe or states such as …