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 …

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 …

Many species use touching for reinforcing social structures, and particularly, non-human
primates use social grooming for managing their social networks. However, it is still unclear …

Decades of evidence reveal intimate links between sensation and emotion. Yet, discussion
of sensory experiences as tools that promote emotion regulation is largely absent from …

Affectionate touch is crucial for well-being. However, attachment avoidance is associated
with negative attitudes toward touch. We tested two preregistered hypotheses about how …

Touch between people is an integral part of human life. Touch is used to convey information,
emotions, and other social cues. Still, everyday remote communication remains mainly …

To date, the field of emotion regulation (ER) has largely focused on intrinsic ER (ie,
regulation of one's own emotions) and has only recently started to investigate extrinsic ER …

Good relationships are characterized by frequent positive social interactions, such as having
fun together, sharing laughs, doing kind things for one another, and expressing gratitude …

This narrative review summarizes research on three forms of touch that have enhanced
development and well-being. These include social touch, CT touch, and massage therapy …