This study was conducted to develope the instmment for self-related emotions, based on a self-discrepancy theory The self-discrepancy theory proposes that the type and magnitude of self-discrepancy result in the kind and intensity of negative emotions...
This study was conducted to develope the instmment for self-related emotions, based on a self-discrepancy theory The self-discrepancy theory proposes that the type and magnitude of self-discrepancy result in the kind and intensity of negative emotions. Specifically, it is claimed that discrepancies between the actual self and the ideal self are associated with dejection-related emotions(depression), while discrepancies between the actual self and the ought self are associated with agitation-related emotions(anxiety). Based on a self-discrepancy theory, the rating scores of 695 respondents were obtained on 20 self-related emotions and the factor analyses with these responses were performed. The results revealed that 3 factor structure was appropriate dejection-related emotion, agitation-related emotion and positive emotion. Some lirrlitations for the present study were discussed and implications for future studies are suggested.