This paper provides an accessible review of the biological and psychological evidence to
guide new and experienced researchers in the study of emotional piloerection in humans. A …

The skin is the body's largest and primary protective organ, covering its entire external
surface and serving as a first-order physical barrier against the environment. Its functions …

Situations involving increased closeness or exceptional kindness are often labeled as
moving or touching and individuals often report bodily symptoms, including tears …

ABSTRACT A meta-analytic review of studies that experimentally elicited awe and
compared the emotion to other conditions (84; 487 effects; 17,801 participants) examined …

It is often suggested that piloerection, or goosebumps, is primarily triggered by emotional
experience—theoretical perspectives place a heavy emphasis on experiencing novelty and …

This research provides an in-depth exploration into the triggers and corresponding
autonomic responses of piloerection, a phenomenon prevalent across various species. In …

Archaeologists are increasingly interested in studying the role emotions have played in past
human decision making. This paper demonstrates how awe is under-appreciated within …

Transformative experiences in an individual's life have a lasting impact on identity, belief
system, and values. At the core of these experiences is the complex emotion of awe that …

Awe has been characterized as a prosocial emotion, one that diminishes a sense of self and
permits individuals to combine easily into groups for collaborative action and collective …

Awe is a complex emotion described as a perception of vastness and a need for
accommodation to integrate new, overwhelming experiences. Virtual Reality (VR) has …