Effects of mediated social touch on affective experiences and trust

This study investigated whether communication via mediated hand pressure during a remotely shared experience (watching an amusing video) can (1) enhance recovery from sadness, (2) enhance the affective quality of the experience, and (3) increase trust towards the communication partner. Thereto parti...

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Main Authors: Stefanie M. Erk, Alexander Toet, Jan B.F. Van Erp
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2015-10-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/1297.pdf