(Ebook) The psychological significance of the blush by W. Ray Crozier, Peter J. de Jong (editors) ISBN 9781107013933, 9781139012850, 9781139603409, 1107013933, 1139012851, 113960340X

(Ebook) The psychological significance of the blush by W. Ray Crozier, Peter J. de Jong (editors) ISBN 9781107013933, 9781139012850, 9781139603409, 1107013933, 1139012851, 113960340X

The blush is a ubiquitous yet little understood phenomenon which can be triggered by a number of self-conscious emotions such as shame, embarrassment, shyness, pride and guilt. The field of psychology has seen a recent surge in the research of such emotions, yet blushing remains a relatively neglected area. This unique volume brings together leading researchers from a variety of disciplines to review emerging research on the blush, discussing in depth issues that have arisen and stimulating new theorizing to indicate future directions for research. Topics covered include: the psychophysiology of the blush; developmental aspects; measurement issues; its evolutionary significance and the role of similar colour signals in the social life of other species; its relation to embarrassment, shame and social anxiety; and the rationale for, and clinical trials of, interventions to help people suffering from blushing phobia.• A unique contribution to the study of emotion which builds on the research into emotional expressions such as embarrassment, shame and shyness• Brings together different disciplines and different branches of psychology to discuss the significance of the blush within a wider scientific context• Relates social anxiety and the fear of blushing to the role of the blush in social life