The established research that TEG-Blue builds on — 139+ theories across neuroscience, psychology, and related fields.
Core Foundations
The essential science TEG-Blue builds on, drawn from multiple disciplines:
Nervous system states — Safety and threat shift what we can feel, think, and do (Polyvagal Theory, Porges)
Emotion as information — Emotions carry structured data about needs, boundaries, and danger (Affective Neuroscience, Panksepp; Appraisal Theory, Lazarus)
Regulation — The capacity to shift between states is more predictive than any single state (self-regulation research, Gross)
Attachment — Early relational patterns shape how we seek safety across the lifespan (Bowlby, Ainsworth, Main)
Identity under threat — The self adapts, masks, and fragments under chronic stress (Winnicott, IFS, ego development)
Learning and development — Emotional patterns are learned, reinforced, and can be changed (developmental psychology, neuroplasticity)
Culture and feedback loops — Individual patterns scale into families, institutions, and social structures (Bronfenbrenner, systems theory)
Repair — The path back to connection is measurable and specific, not abstract (repair research, complexity markers)
How TEG-Blue Builds on Existing Models
TEG-Blue does not replace these models. It works like a translation layer that helps them speak to each other inside one shared map. Each card shows what the model contributes and what TEG-Blue translates or adds.
EVIDENCE MAP
139+ Established Theories
TEG-Blue integrates 139+ established theories organized into 12 research domain indexes. Each index groups the key theories, authors, and source traditions within that domain. This section exists for inspection — to show what the grounding is, how it was selected, and how to audit it.
How we selected these: Large language models with deep research capabilities were used to systematically identify theories that align with each framework. Each domain index groups the key traditions and authors — the detailed mapping of individual theories to specific frameworks is ongoing work. This is a working hypothesis, not a finished bibliography. We invite corrections.
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How We Validate
How the mapping was built
The architecture was developed first — through independent research, observation, and cross-disciplinary reading. Once the structure was established, AI research tools (Claude, Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot) were used to systematically identify which established theories align with each framework. Full methodology →
The 12 research domain indexes
The 139+ source theories are organized into 12 research domain groupings. Each is a JSON index file that can be audited, corrected, or extended:
We are preparing for pre-registration of the core testable claims, with open data and open methodology. We explicitly invite independent replication, correction, and critique. Collaborate with us →