Understanding sex differences in affective touch: sensory pleasantness, social comfort, and precursive experiences

Although previous research revealed sex differences in affective touch, the implicated processes and the manner in which men and women differ have been left uncertain. Here we addressed this issue in two studies examining sensory pleasure, interpersonal comfort, and touch motivators. Study 1 compris...

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Main Authors: Schirmer, Annett, Cham, Clare, Zhao, Zihao, Lai, Oscar, Lo, Clive, Croy, Ilona
Other Authors: School of Social Sciences
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/164117