ABSTRACT
In this chapter, the construct of emotion perception is discussed. This is a process whereby individuals are able to decode their own and other people’s emotions, thus preparing for appropriate behavioural responses. The chapter defines and reviews the construct and explains how and when people identify emotions and the ways in which emotion perception processes can impact their lives, including links with general health and well-being. The use and understanding of the construct within trait EI theory is then outlined, and examples of its application in practice are provided. Subsequently, the chapter addresses how emotion perception can differ between translators and what are the implications for their performance. The chapter attempts to provide an answer to the following question: Could the way in which translators identify and decode emotions in texts affect the subsequent development of the translation process? The final section of the chapter reviews evidence from the case study to inform the discussion.
