Political Emotions in Political Science and Thai Politics
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The study of political emotions is to explore the inner world of political phenomena, including both the macro-politics of the state and the micro-politics of individuals. This academic article discusses the development of the studies on political emotions, from classical acceptance to modern neglect, and their recent resurgence since the mid-1990s. This article highlights the development of approaches used in studying political emotions, from traditional methods within the limitations of the positivist paradigm to new and more integrated approaches that view emotions as related to politics. This is because the study of emotions involves delving into human foundations and the things that people value, which would lead to a comprehensive understanding of both individual and collective political actions, where emotions are embedded and dynamically connected and interact with external factors. In Thailand, limited academic works have focused on this subject despite intense expressions of emotions in polarized political scenarios. Increased understanding and awareness of political emotions could contribute to solving Thailand’s political problems in the future.
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