Formation logic, alienation representation and dissolution path of emotional capitalism

Cancan Li

doi:10.54254/2753-7080/2026.32685

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Received: 19 March 2026

Published: 9 April 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7080/2026.32685

Article Type: Research Article

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Li,C. (2026). Formation logic, alienation representation and dissolution path of emotional capitalism. Advances in Humanities Research,13(4),149-157.

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