Virtually simulated interpersonal touch negatively affects perceived closeness and social affiliation to an avatar partner
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51773-6
Abstract: Interpersonal touch is an essential component of human non-verbal communication, facilitating social affiliation and bonding. With the widespread use of digital interfaces and online platforms in all realms of human interactions, there are fewer opportunities… read more here.
Keywords: touch; touch negatively; social affiliation; interpersonal touch ... See more keywords
The Richness of Reports Provided by Children in Israel: Examination of the Impact of Social Affiliations
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DOI: 10.1177/10775595241273969
Abstract: Forensic interviews following child sexual abuse (CSA) are of central importance to the children, their families and all those involved. Moreover, the legal system expects rich, forensically relevant reports from the children. The current study… read more here.
Keywords: richness; richness reports; social affiliation; reports provided ... See more keywords
Synchrony During Online Encounters Affects Social Affiliation and Theory of Mind but Not Empathy
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.886639
Abstract: Moving together in time affects human social affiliation and cognition. However, it is unclear whether these effects hold for on-line video meetings and whether they extend to empathy (understanding or sharing others' emotions) and theory… read more here.
Keywords: online encounters; social affiliation; affiliation; theory mind ... See more keywords