Further study of the conceptual metaphor, primarily

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Sourced from the future-work section and stated challenges and stated research gap and abstract of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 1981 and 2026, spanning 6 journals. Those papers have been cited 7 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 6 representative gaps

• An analogical framework for literary interpretation (1982) · Poetics · doi

  The paper suggests that future research should focus on exploring the cognitive processes involved in literary interpretation. The author recommends that future studies examine the role of analogical processes in literary interpretation. The paper proposes that future research should investigate the implications of literary interpretation for education and writing.

  generalfuture-work section
  Keywords: paper suggests future research focus exploring cognitive processes
• Aptness in metaphor (1981) · Cognitive Psychology · doi

  The complexity of metaphorical language makes it difficult to understand and study. The traditional view of metaphors is limited, and a new approach is needed. The study's findings highlight the importance of considering the asymmetrical roles of tenors and vehicles in metaphors.

  generalstated challenges
  Keywords: complexity metaphorical language makes difficult understand study traditional
• A multilevel cognitive model of coming out (2022) · Prace Językoznawcze · cited 7× · doi

  Future research can apply the multilevel model of metaphor to other domains. The study suggests that further research is needed to understand the cognitive mechanisms underlying coming out narratives. The paper highlights the need for more research on the experiences of individuals who come out.

  generalfuture-work section
  Keywords: future research apply multilevel model metaphor other domains
• Use of Metaphors in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Systematic Review (2026) · Journal of Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and Research · doi

  There is a limited number of studies available on the subject of metaphors in CBT. The significant heterogeneity among studies makes it challenging to conduct a meta-analysis. The study highlights the need for more comprehensive research to determine the generalizability of the findings.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there limited number studies available subject metaphors cbt
• Conceptual metaphor as a linguomental tool of reality knowledge: identification problem (2021) · Revista EntreLinguas · doi

  Further study of the conceptual metaphor, primarily on specific textual material, will reveal the cognitive-linguistic mechanisms of a person, taking into account national specifics, to identify the deep links between the language of the people and its intellectual heritage.

  generalabstractevidence 4/5
  Keywords: further conceptual metaphor primarily specific textual material reveal cognitive linguistic mechanisms person taking account national
• Embodied metaphors in Friedrich Schiller's “Die Bürgschaft”: a cognitive-linguistic analysis (2026) · Frontiers in Language Sciences · doi

  Future research could explore the application of Conceptual Metaphor Theory to other literary texts. The study suggests that further research is needed to understand the role of embodied metaphors in shaping our understanding of abstract domains. The paper proposes that literary analysis can be used as a complementary, hypothesis-generating domain to refine and contextualize empirically oriented research on embodiment.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
  Keywords: future research explore application conceptual metaphor theory other

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