Abstract

The main purpose of the present study was to summarize and discuss the theories of Korean traditional medicine, epitomized by Hujoon in 17C Chosun dynasty, on the relationships between so-called seven emotions and physical illness. It was hypothesized in Korean traditional medicine that so-called seven emotions, including joy, anger, sadness, fear, suprise, worry, and thinking, were related to specific physical illness such as cardiovascular disease. The above mentioned emotion specific hypothesis on the relationship between emotion and physical illness, derived from Korean traditional medicine theories, were also discussed in the context of contemporary health psychology. The implications and suggestions for the future study in the field of health psychology were added.