AZ AFFEKTÍV ÉRINTÉS A FELNŐTT PÁRKAPCSOLATBAN A PSZICHOLÓGIAI KUTATÁSOK TÜKRÉBEN – SZEMELVÉNYEK –
AFFECTIVE TOUCH IN ADULT RELATIONSHIPS IN THE LIGHT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH. – EXCERPTS –
Author(s): Erika NyitraiSubject(s): Pastoral Theology
Published by: Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai
Keywords: affective touch; adult partnership; well-being.
Summary/Abstract: Affective Touch in Adult Relationships in the Light of Psychological Research. – Excerpts – Touch is one of our love languages. In addition to the fact that we use touch to express love, I explore its role and significance in our lives. In the present work, drawing on the growing literature, I focus on affective touch, including received touch, in the context of adult romantic relationships. After defining affective touch, I discuss its beneficial effects. Based on research results, I show that affective touch in the context of relationships is related to physical, mental, and relational health and well-being. But not always and not for everyone. Thus, I cover some of the factors affecting touch behaviour and attitude. I discuss separately the phenomenon where, still within the couple relationship and remaining in the field of affective touch, the touch itself becomes a source of stress. We have all experienced the effects of measures taken to control the epidemic, such as social distancing and avoidance of touch. In this context, I present some of the results of our research on COVID. All of these are excerpts. I hope they will inspire others to further research.
Journal: Studia Universitatis Babeș - Bolyai Theologia Reformata Transylvanica
- Issue Year: 69/2024
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 323-350
- Page Count: 28
- Language: Hungarian