Linguocognitive Analysis of the Concepts of “Happiness” and “Unhappiness”
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Xalimova Muborakxon Dilmurod qizi
Fergana State University
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- Keywords:
- Linguocognitive Analysis, Happiness and Unhappiness, Conceptual Metaphor, Cognitive Linguistics, Cultural Representation
- Abstract
- This study presents a comprehensive linguocognitive analysis of the concepts of “happiness” and “unhappiness” within the framework of cognitive and cultural linguistics. The research aims to identify the semantic structure, conceptual metaphors, associative networks, and cultural representations of these concepts, as well as to distinguish their universal (isomorphic) and culture-specific (allomorphic) features. A qualitative methodology is employed, including conceptual, semantic, metaphorical, associative, and discourse analyses. The findings reveal that both concepts possess a complex internal structure consisting of core and peripheral elements. Happiness is primarily associated with emotional well-being, social harmony, and spiritual values, while unhappiness is linked to emotional suffering, social isolation, and loss. Metaphorical analysis demonstrates that happiness is conceptualized through positive images such as light, height, and movement, whereas unhappiness is represented through negative images such as darkness, depth, and pain.
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