Social touch deprivation during COVID-19: effects on psychological wellbeing and craving interpersonal touch
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DOI: 10.1098/rsos.210287
Abstract: Social touch has positive effects on social affiliation and stress alleviation. However, its ubiquitous presence in human life does not allow the study of social touch deprivation ‘in the wild’. Nevertheless, COVID-19-related restrictions such as… read more here.
Keywords: covid related; deprivation covid; social touch; touch deprivation ... See more keywords
Positive Touch Deprivation during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Effects on Anxiety, Stress, and Depression among Italian General Population
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DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13040540
Abstract: Physical distancing due to the COVID-19 Pandemic has limited the opportunities for family members, friends, and significant others to show physical affection (i.e., hugs, kisses, caresses, holding hands) during social interactions. The present study investigated… read more here.
Keywords: positive touch; depression; covid pandemic; anxiety ... See more keywords