Switching to L2 for emotion expression: A sociocultural strategy beyond reduced emotionality
International Journal of Bilingualism
Published online on July 31, 2025
Abstract
International Journal of Bilingualism, Volume 30, Issue 4, Page 1023-1037, August 2026.
Aims and objectives:This study explores switching from a native language (L1) to a second language (L2) when there are different sociocultural norms tied to emotion. It considers constructionist theories, whereby emotion expression and interpretation are ...
Aims and objectives:This study explores switching from a native language (L1) to a second language (L2) when there are different sociocultural norms tied to emotion. It considers constructionist theories, whereby emotion expression and interpretation are ...