While the development of positive emotions, especially those linked to affiliation and connectedness are increasingly seen as important therapeutic targets, little research has focused on the blocks and fears to positive emotions. This study used newly developed fears of positive affect scales (e.g., compassion and happiness) to explore these aspects and found they were significantly linked to psychopathology variables self-criticism and difficulties such as alexithymia.

In this article, Lucy Gibbons presents a conversation between herself and a group of young people where they talk about their experiences and involvement in the YouthStrike4Climate movement and discuss some of their concerns about education in the context of climate crisis.

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