TY - JOUR T1 - Study of Basic Emotions in the General Population Using the Likert Scale A1 - Nicolae Dumitru Nicoara A1 - Daniela Varga A1 - Florica Voita-Mekeres A1 - Larisa-Bianca Galea-Holhos A1 - Gineta Andreescu A1 - Lavinia Costas JF - Pharmacophore JO - Pharmacophore SN - 2229-5402 Y1 - 2023 VL - 14 IS - 4 DO - 10.51847/tjyOah1VwM SP - 14 EP - 21 N2 - Emotions are an important part of the human psyche that directs social behavior. Because of the complexity and limited understanding of the nature of these psychological elements, their practical study is often difficult. The use of the Likert scale together with the recall of emotional experiences over some time is considered to be an effective method of studying emotions. We analyzed the normal distribution of the basic emotions in a general population group and found that anger and sadness have a statistically normal distribution. Studying a larger group might show a statistically normal distribution for the rest of the fundamental emotions. Cronbach's Alpha value is 0.880 which translates into a high reliability level. The Likert scale is a practical tool for studying basic emotions. By recalling and evaluating emotions on a scale, it is possible to evaluate emotional experiences in the studied group. Happiness and sadness have a statistically normal distribution in the studied group. The practical assessment of emotions can be used in statistical correlations to evaluate different behaviors. UR - https://pharmacophorejournal.com/article/study-of-basic-emotions-in-the-general-population-using-the-likert-scale-alyy806p20bdx51 ER -