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The domain of emotion words on Ifaluk

American ethnologist9 (1) • Published In 1982 • Pages: 113-128

By: Lutz, Catherine.

Abstract
This article examines the conginitve organization of the domain of emotion words in Ifaluk. It shows that Ifalukian emotion words are defined and sorted based on the situation in which the relevant emotions typically occurs. This contrasts with English emotion words which are usually organized on physiological principles.
Subjects
Tests and schedules administered in the field
Drives and emotions
Status, role, and prestige
Etiquette
Ingroup antagonisms
Family relationships
Sanctions
Avoidance and taboo
Ethnozoology
culture
Woleai Region
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Micronesia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem ; 2005
Field Date
1977-1978
Coverage Date
1977-1978
Coverage Place
Ifaluk Atoll (Woleai Region, Federated States of Micronesia)
Notes
Catherine Lutz
Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-128)
LCCN
74644326
LCSH
Ifaluk Atoll (Micronesia)