The ASA Section on Sociology of Emotions brings together social and behavioral scientists in order to promote the general development of the study of emotions through the exchange of ideas, theory, research, and teaching. Scholars from a variety of backgrounds are members of this section, and collectively encourage the study of emotions in everyday social life. Substantive topics of investigation include: the expression and experience of emotions, emotions in social interaction, identity and emotions, emotions in historical perspective, the cross-cultural study of emotions, emotions and violence, and the traditions of theory and research in the area of emotions.

Bylaws
Annual Report (2024)
Award Recipient History

Section Council

Chair: Sarah Harkness, University of Iowa
Chair-Elect: Marci Cottingham, Kenyon College
Past Chair: Clare L. Stacey, Kent State University
Section Secretary/Treasurer: Chelsea Rae Kelly, Catholic University of America
Kait Boyle, University of South Carolina
Laura Aufderheide Brashears, University of South Carolina
Sarah Harvey, Kent State University (Student Representative)
stef shuster, Michigan State University

Visit the Section’s website here.