Positive Touch Deprivation during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Effects on Anxiety, Stress, and Depression among Italian General Population

Positive Touch Deprivation during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Effects on Anxiety, Stress, and Depression among Italian General Population

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 the effects of positive touch and psy...

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Main Authors: Francesco Bruno, Carlotta Tagliaferro, Sonia Canterini, Valentina Laganà, Marianna Contrada, Chiara Fioravanti, Natalia Altomari, Rebecca Pistininzi, Francesca Tarantino, Alessia Placanica, Ersilia Martina Greco, Francesca Capicotto, Saverio Spadea, Anna Maria Coscarella, Martina Bonanno, Federica Scarfone, Sara Luchetta-Mattace, Alessia Filice, Annamaria Pettinato, Ana Avramovic, Chloe Lau, Georgia Marunic, Francesca Chiesi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
positive touch
touch deprivation
anxiety
stress
depression
hugs
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/13/4/540

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