The Psychology and Neuroscience of Hugging

A Multidisciplinary Perspective
2024
ISBN: 978-3-662-69281-3
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 54 Seiten, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm

Reihe: Springer essentials

This Springer essential aims to present the various research branches on the topic of hugging and to unite them in a multidisciplinary perspective. Hugs are an important part of close social relationships and, according to current research, can positively contribute to mental and physical health. The research interest in the scientific exploration of hugging has increased significantly in various disciplines in recent years.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ocklenburg, Sebastian

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Neurowissenschaften, Kognitionswissenschaft

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction: From Self-Hugging to Group Hugging: Forms of Embraces.- From Hormones to Neurons: The Neuroscientific Perspective on Embraces.- The Influence of Culture and Gender on Embraces.- How Embraces Can Help Regulate Stress.- Do Embraces Have an Effect on Physical Health?.- Embraces in the Animal Kingdom and the Evolution of Embraces.- The Future of Embrace Research.

Über Autor(innen)

Professor Dr. Sebastian Ocklenburg is a Professor of Research Methods in Psychology at MSH Medical School Hamburg, where he conducts research on the psychological significance of social touch.