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Open research questions in History of Emotions Research

76 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,202 History of Emotions Research papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The paper identifies a gap in mainstream neuroscience's understanding of the nervous system - The sociobiological informational theory responds to this gap

    The Nervous System in Pedro Ortiz Cabanillas’s Sociobiological Informational Theory: An Epistemological Alternative to Classical Neuroanatomy · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of Louise Seaman Bechtel's life and work. Bechtel's contributions to children's literature are not well-documented.

    Woman of the Decades: The Legendary Louise Seaman Bechtel · 2020 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the recall of British prime ministers and monarchs among psychogeriatric patients. The design of corned beef cans has not been reviewed in relation to patient injuries.

    Dementia and Mrs Thatcher. · 1985 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap between the past and present state of psychoanalysis. The paper suggests that the present time suffers from an overload of diversity.

    Karen Horney: Her life and contribution · 1984 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a need for a critical review of research on educational change and knowledge use in education, - The collection of readings aims to address this gap

    “... so astonishing as to be alarming ...” · 1982 · DOI

  • Further research could explore the impact of the Memorial's support on the development of specific social science disciplines. It could also examine the role of other private philanthropic institutions in shaping the development of social sciences.

    Philanthropy and social science in the 1920s: Beardsley Ruml and the Laura Spelman Rockefeller memorial, 1922–29 · 1981 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in our understanding of the role of private philanthropy in the development of social sciences. It highlights the need for further research on the historical context of social science research.

    Philanthropy and social science in the 1920s: Beardsley Ruml and the Laura Spelman Rockefeller memorial, 1922–29 · 1981 · DOI

  • The lack of understanding of the journeymen shoemakers' experiences and demands. The need for a clearer explanation of the manufacturers' class consciousness.

    Class, culture and class consciousness in ante‐bellum Lynn: A critique of Alan Dawley and Paul Faler∗ · 1981 · DOI

  • Teachers often feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to teach handicapped students. Differentiating between understanding and remembering concepts is crucial. Teachers need to adapt to include handicapped students in regular classroom programs.

    From the Diary of … Super Teacher! · 1981 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the need for teachers to adapt to include handicapped students in regular classroom programs. The paper highlights the lack of knowledge and resources for teachers to effectively teach handicapped students.

    From the Diary of … Super Teacher! · 1981 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the social background of American federal executive officials. The study aims to fill this gap by analyzing the social background of American presidents, vice presidents, and cabinet members from 1885 to 1949.

    Selected Social Characteristics of American Federal Executive Officials (Part II) · 1980 · DOI

  • Future research could focus on completing a comprehensive history of southern oratory. Scholars could build on Dickey's work by studying other southern speakers and their contributions to public address.

    Dallas C. Dickey: Pioneer of the critical study of southern public address · 1979 · DOI

  • There was a need for a comprehensive history of southern oratory. Dickey identified a gap in the study of southern public address, which he aimed to address through his work.

    Dallas C. Dickey: Pioneer of the critical study of southern public address · 1979 · DOI

  • The high cost of hospital deliveries limited access to medical care. The fear of disease-ridden institutions and surgical operations limited the number of hospital births. Midwives faced challenges in providing affordable and safe childbirth options.

    Forgotten Women: American Midwives at the Turn of the Twentieth Century · 1978 · DOI

  • The role of American midwives at the turn of the twentieth century is often overlooked. There is a lack of understanding of the customs, practices, and education of birth attendants.

    Forgotten Women: American Midwives at the Turn of the Twentieth Century · 1978 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in understanding the cultural significance of McDonald's. The study explores the relationship between consumer behavior and societal values.

    What Can We Learn From Ronald? · 1978 · DOI

  • There seemed always to remain a group of parents whose attitude towards school remained rather negative despite all efforts of project leaders and teaching staff.

    Lady allen of hurtwood memorial trust · 1978 · DOI

  • The need to study the lives of the women as well as those of the men, in the households as well as in the workplaces - The need to understand the deprivation of the working class vis-a-vis other groups in the city

    Technology and women's work: The lives of working class women in Pittsburgh, 1870–1900 · 1976 · DOI

  • The challenge of writing authentically for young people. The impact of television on children's creativity and reading habits. The need for trust and vulnerability in writing for young people.

    An interview with Madeleine L'Engle · 1975 · DOI

  • Further research could explore the impact of television on children's creativity and reading habits. The effectiveness of authentic storytelling in engaging young readers could be studied.

    An interview with Madeleine L'Engle · 1975 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the historical record regarding Harding's presidency and legacy. It notes that prior historians and scholars have offered varying assessments of Harding's character and abilities, resulting in a complex and multifaceted legacy.

    Who Was Warren G. Harding? · 1974 · DOI

  • Future research should explore the development of impostor behavior in different populations, including children and adolescents. Further studies should investigate the effectiveness of different therapeutic approaches in treating impostor behavior.

    The Impostor: Aspects of His Development · 1974 · DOI

  • The gap is in the interpretation of results, - The author identifies a need to re-examine the relationship between empirical results and interpretation

    Rejoinder to professor Bergson · 1971 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the ASA's handling of issues such as professional discrimination and harassment. The paper also identifies a gap in the awareness of sociologists about the implications of their involvement with the military establishment.

    1969 Convention Post- Mortem · 1970 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the relationships between Newman, Froude, and Pattison. The authors seek to correct a popular but spurious story about Newman and Froude.

    Newman, Froude and Pattison: Some Aspects of Their Relations · 1966 · DOI

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