A growing body of evidence from the behavioural and neural sciences indicates that social
touch has a vital role in human development and psychological well-being. Despite some …

The newly revised edition of this groundbreaking textbook provides a comprehensive
overview of the theory, research, and applications of nonverbal communication. Authored by …

Mate choice is a potent generator of diversity and a fundamental pillar for sexual selection
and evolution. Mate choice is a multistage affair, where complex sensory information and …

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

Touch is the primary way people communicate intimacy in romantic relationships, and
affectionate touch behaviors such as stroking, hugging and kissing are universally observed …

Past research has shown consistent benefits associated with and resulting from affectionate
touch, though past research is based almost exclusively on highly satisfied and otherwise …

This study examined the association between body image satisfaction and marital quality,
focusing on sexual frequency and sexual satisfaction as the mechanistic links. A sample of …

Affective touch has been reported for its calming effects; however, it is less clear whether
touch is associated with sleep. Here, the relationship between different touch variables and …

Relationship satisfaction is at the core of a robust social life and is essential to mental health.
The positive and negative semantic dimensions of the relationship satisfaction (PN-SMD) …

In the present study we investigated the temporal associations between emotional intimacy,
daily hassles, and sexual desire of individuals in long-term relationships, and examined the …