Small everyday gestures such as a tap on the shoulder can affect the way humans feel and
act. Touch can have a calming effect and alter the way stress is handled, thereby promoting …

Prosocial behaviour is fundamental for our social togetherness. Yet, how acute stress, a
common everyday occurrence, influences our behaviours towards one another is still …

The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting social changes that were required to slow the
spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2) have resulted in …

Loneliness and social isolation have become increasing concerns during COVID-19
lockdown through neuroendocrine stress-reactions, physical and mental health problems …

Social touch between humans, as well as between humans and animals, was previously
found to reduce pain and stress. We previously reported that touching a social robot can …

Dieser Beitrag soll die spezifischen Auswirkungen auf Familien, Kinder und Partnerschaften
diskutieren, die sich durch die Covid-19-Pandemie einstellen könnten. Er ist primär gedacht …

Most theoretical models on social dynamics governing development and health across
adulthood and old age rely on a “single-unit” approach. We put forth a developmental …

Objective The objective of the current study was to examine associations between daily
subjective stress and relationship satisfaction as a function of two protective factors—partner …

Background Interpersonal impairments in borderline personality disorder (BPD) are
characterised by a lack in the sense of belonging and the fear of being excluded. One …

Background: Close relationships in older adulthood are characterized by heightened
interdependence, which has implications for health and well-being as partners age together …