The Impact of Emotional Arousal on Communication

A Psychological Perspective

Bibliographic Data

ID19588478
AuthorsMamman-Muhammad Abubakar (Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, corresponding author)
Year2026
Volume9
Issue4
Pages1
Publication date2026-06-19
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAfrican Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2689-5129 • E-ISSN: 2689-5129
PublisherAfrican - British Journals (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.52589/ajsshr-yturujcc
OpenAlexW7165170579
LanguageEN
References cited15

Emotional arousal, a state of heightened physiological activity, significantly influences communication processes. This paper examines the effects of emotional arousal on communication, exploring its psychological and physiological underpinnings. We discuss how emotional arousal can both facilitate and hinder effective communication and provide insights into strategies for managing arousal to optimize communication outcomes. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining surveys, interviews, and physiological measures to assess emotional arousal and communication effectiveness. Results indicate that emotional arousal can enhance communication by increasing attention and motivation, but c an also impede effective communication by impairing cognitive processing and increasing conflict. The findings have implications for communication theory, practice, and future research

Arousal · Cognition · Cognitive appraisal · Emotional Regulation · Low arousal theory · Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Communication in Education and Healthcare

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