Conceptual metaphors of negative thinking in contemporary american popular psychology discourse

Abstract

Overall, the analysis of the ontological and structural metaphorical models constituting the figurative component of the NEGATIVE THINKING concept proves that the latter is viewed as a process often limited and restricted by problems or blocks unlike positive thinking, which is associated with progress and unrestricted movement. Further research will also attempt to reveal other groups of metaphors, such as unconventional conceptual metaphors, underlying negative and positive thinking styles.