Touch Transmission
The study of how touch influences the transmission of our internal states to others has been a topic of interest for various researchers and scholars in the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and social behavior. Here are a few researchers who have explored this area.
Dr. Tiffany Field: Prominent researcher in the field of touch and its effects on human development and social interaction, her studies at the Touch Research Institute have investigated how touch can facilitate the transmission of emotions, stress reduction, and the promotion of social bonding.
Dr. James Coan: Neuroscientist and psychologist, has conducted research on how touch influences the transmission of emotional states and the regulation of stress. His studies have shown that supportive touch, such as holding hands, can buffer against stress and regulate neural responses associated with emotional processing.
Dr. Matthew Hertenstein: Expert in nonverbal communication, has studied the role of touch in conveying emotions and social information. His research has demonstrated that touch can effectively transmit emotions such as love, gratitude, and sympathy from one individual to another.
Dr. Francis McGlone: Researcher specializing in the field of affective touch, has investigated how touch modulates our emotional experiences and the transmission of our internal states. His work has shed light on the existence of specific nerve fibers in the skin that respond to gentle touch and contribute to emotional communication.
These researchers, among others, have contributed to our understanding of how touch influences the transmission of our internal states to others. Their studies have highlighted the importance of touch in conveying emotions, regulating stress, and facilitating social connection and empathy.
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