Introduction to the Handbook of Emotions Volume 2

This chapter introduces the International Handbook of Emotions—Resourceful Cultural Perspectives, Volume 2, a comprehensive two-volume work that investigates the multifaceted nature of emotions. Volume 2 specifically expands on the cultural, societal, and technological aspects of emotions, contrasting with Volume 1’s focus on the classification of emotions and individual experiences, thereby highlighting its unique contribution to understanding emotions in the context of digital transformation and cultural dynamics. It provides a brief overview of the volume and its chapters, covering topics such as emotions in the digital age, the role of emotions in social and cultural contexts, theoretical and cultural foundations, as well as the societal impacts of emotions.