I’m not a very “huggy” person, but this article makes me give that attitude a second thought. Touch, particularly the non-sexual kind, has many benefits for humans, such as creating friendly feelings, calming nerves, and help others be more sympathetic.
Touch is a sense that’s often forgotten. But touch is also vital in the way we understand and experience the world. Even the lightest touch on the upper arm can influence the way we think. To prove it, here are 10 psychological effects which show just how powerful nonsexual touch can be.
via 10 Psychological Effects of Nonsexual Touch — PsyBlog.
The ten benefits of touch mentioned in the article are:
- Money
- Help
- Compliance
- More touch leads to more compliance
- Fighting (there’s a benefit to fighting, really)
- Selling
- Dating (yes, nonsexual touch helps sexual touching too)
- Power, influence
- Clearer communication
- Boosting brain power!
Find out more details in the article, plus the multiple studies used to contribute.
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