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Metaphor and Emotion in Medical Popularization: How Metaphors Shape Patient Perceptions

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Metaphors play a crucial role in the popularization of medical knowledge. By translating complex biomedical concepts into familiar terms, metaphors make medical information accessible to the general public. However, they also shape emotional responses, influencing how patients perceive their conditions, treatments, and recovery. This article examines the interplay between metaphor and emotion in popular scientific medical discourse, focusing on how metaphors guide patient perceptions, provide reassurance, or trigger anxiety.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17171156

Author: Yangibaeva Iklima Ataxanovna

Language: English

Topic: Language, Metaphor, and Cognition

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7082449328

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