A robust body of research attests to the mental and physical health correlates and
consequences of affectionate communication. Like much research on personal …

Interpersonal touch represents the primal sensory experience between humans, fostering
social bonding from the cradle to the death bed. In recent decades “affective touch” has …

The associations among the frequency and quality of social interactions and in-the-moment
and global well-being have been well-documented. Fewer studies explore whether the …

Objectives The sense of belonging is a fundamental human need. Enacting it through face-
to-face social activities was no longer possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study …

This study examined the longer-term effects of the COVID-19 lockdowns on relational
communication and mental health. Specifically, the study used the theoretic premises of …

Few interpersonal behaviors are more consequential to the formation, development,
maintenance, and satisfaction level of close relationships than the communication of …

Inter-and intragenerational relationships are known to be important in maintaining the
wellbeing of older people. A key aspect of these relationships is the exchange of both …

Affective touch has been reported for its calming effects; however, it is less clear whether
touch is associated with sleep. Here, the relationship between different touch variables and …

Humans are highly social beings who need intimate relationships to thrive and survive.
Integral to human physical and emotional wellness is the need for affection. A substantial …

Affectionate communication may play a key role in how military couples navigate the
transition from deployment to reintegration. Informed by relational turbulence theory, this …