Sadness lasts 240 times longer than other emotions, study claims

Researchers asked 233 students to recollect recent emotional episodes

They were asked to report the duration, and reveal their coping strategies

From 27 emotions, sadness lasted 240 times longer than disgust or shame

Fear and disgust typically lasted 30 minutes, while hatred lasted 60…

Sadness lasts 240 times longer than other emotions, study claims