THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SOMATISMS: CONCEPTUALIZATION AND TYPOLOGY OF SOMATISMS

The article "Theoretical Foundations of Somatisms: Conceptualization and Typology of Somatisms" delves into the complex relationship between the body, mind, and language, focusing on how somatic experiences—such as pain, discomfort, and emotional sensations—are conceptualized and typified in various cultural and linguistic contexts. It explores the theoretical underpinnings of somatisms, drawing from interdisciplinary perspectives including psychology, linguistics, anthropology, and medical science, to understand how bodily experiences are both expressed and interpreted in relation to mental and emotional states.

The article examines the conceptualization of somatisms, presenting the body as a site of not only physiological processes but also of psychological and cultural expression. It discusses the role of embodied cognition in how individuals experience and communicate somatic sensations, emphasizing the importance of the body in shaping cognitive and emotional processes. The article also explores how different cultures interpret and symbolize somatic phenomena, shedding light on how these bodily experiences are represented through metaphors and language, such as common expressions for feelings of distress or emotional states linked to physical sensations.