感动的社会联结效应及其理论解释

Being moved is an involuntary and immediate emotional state triggered by external stimuli. Upon its occurrence, it exerts a pronounced social connection effect, strengthening not only individuals bonds with the direct elicitors but also extending their inclination toward broader social affiliation beyond the immediate context. Communal Sharing Strengthening Theory and Meaning Salience Theory offer two complementary perspectives on the psychological mechanisms underlying this effect: the former emphasizes an evolutionarily adaptive process that promotes social bonds through activation of communal sharing, while the latter highlights cognitive processes whereby the recognition of core values motivates voluntary social connection. This paper reviews the manifestations of both direct and extended connection effects induced by being moved, analyzes the similarities and differences between the two explanatory frameworks, and suggests that future research should further explore the boundary conditions of connection expansion, the distinction and integration of theoretical mechanisms, and the moderating role of individual differences, in order to deepen the understanding and application of the social functions of being moved.