Since their initial discovery in cats, low-threshold C-fiber mechanoreceptors have become a
central interest of scientists studying the affective aspects of touch. Their pursuit in humans …

The pleasantness of gentle stroking (CT-targeted touch) varies highly between individuals
and studies, indicating that relevant factors may not be accounted for. We propose that the …

Background: This study aimed to analyze the associations of adult attachment styles with
psychological well-being in relation to age groups (young adults vs adults) and relationship …

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 …

Much has been documented on the association between stress and health. Both direct and
indirect pathways have been identified and explored extensively, hel** us understand …

Emotional intelligence (EI) has gained significant popularity as a scientific construct over the
past three decades, yet its conceptualization and measurement still face limitations. Applied …

During the COVID-19 pandemic, physical distancing guidelines were implemented to
reduce viral spread, altering typical social interactions and reducing the amount of physical …

This study examined how touch role and culture shape affective touch experiences.
Germans (N= 130) and Chinese (N= 130) were surveyed once as toucher and once as …

Living single is becoming increasingly common worldwide and understanding within‐group
predictors of well‐being among singles is becoming a stronger research priority. Although …

Many migrants experience cultural transitions alongside a romantic partner, yet relatively
few studies have examined the relationship context of acculturation and adjustment. The …