Toward the Performance of Embodied Cultures of Love

Freddie Crous; Leigh Leo

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-94512-0_7

Toward the Performance of Embodied Cultures of Love

Freddie Crous
, Leigh Leo

Industrial Psychology and People Management

University of Johannesburg

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Abstract

In this chapter, love is approached from an embodiment perspective—an approach which makes it possible to develop and nurture cultures of well-being. Specific attention is given to psychological neoteny (extended youthfulness) as a personality structure within which love as a trait is incorporated. In sub-Saharan Africa, neoteny finds expression in a radical form of love known as ubuntu. Two performative instruments, namely, the Positivity Projective and Enactment Technique, as well as the Rebirth symbol designed by the eminent artist, Michelangelo Pistoletto, can be used to develop, cultivate, and expand cultures which are open and loving.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	International Handbook of Love
Subtitle of host publication	Transcultural and Transdisciplinary Perspectives
Publisher	Springer Nature
Pages	335-345
Number of pages	11
ISBN (Electronic)	9783031945120
ISBN (Print)	9783031945113
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-94512-0_7
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2025

Keywords

Affability
Cultures of love
Embodiment
Love
Neoteny
Performative instruments
Radical love
Ubuntu

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Psychology
General Social Sciences
General Arts and Humanities

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