Emotions and the Microfoundations of the Arab Uprisings

By Wendy Pearlman. Perspectives on Politics, 2013

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Protest Activity Detection and Perceived Violence Estimation from Social Media Images (2017, background): “In our analysis, facial attributes are especially important because social scientists have theorized about the role of emotions in leading to and sustaining protests, but arguments have had to rely on qualitative models and case studies [31, 36, 49].”
The Psychology of State Repression: Fear and Dissent Decisions in Zimbabwe (2018, background): “On the other hand, many qualitative scholars put emotions at the center of protest (Gurr, 1970; Goodwin, Jasper and Polletta, 2009; Pearlman, 2013).”
Hope and Anger as Mediators Between Collective Action Frames and Participation in Collective Mobilization: The Case of 15-M (2017, background): “Pearlman (2013) suggested that emboldening emotions that promote optimistic assessment, acceptance of risk and feelings of personal efficacy may encourage people to prioritize dignity and increase their willingness to engage in action.”