The Psychology and Neuroscience of Hugging - Sebastian Ocklenburg

The Psychology and Neuroscience of Hugging

A Multidisciplinary Perspective
Buch | Softcover
2024 | 2024
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-662-69281-3 (ISBN)
16,04 inkl. MwSt

This Springer essential aims to present the various research branches on the topic of hugging and to unite them in a multidisciplinary perspective. Hugs are an important part of close social relationships and, according to current research, can positively contribute to mental and physical health. The research interest in the scientific exploration of hugging has increased significantly in various disciplines in recent years.

Professor Dr. Sebastian Ocklenburg is a Professor of Research Methods in Psychology at MSH Medical School Hamburg, where he conducts research on the psychological significance of social touch.

Introduction: From Self-Hugging to Group Hugging: Forms of Embraces.- From Hormones to Neurons: The Neuroscientific Perspective on Embraces.- The Influence of Culture and Gender on Embraces.- How Embraces Can Help Regulate Stress.- Do Embraces Have an Effect on Physical Health?.- Embraces in the Animal Kingdom and the Evolution of Embraces.- The Future of Embrace Research.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 21.7.2024
Reihe/Serie essentials
Springer essentials
Zusatzinfo Approx. 55 p.
Verlagsort Berlin
Sprache englisch
Maße 148 x 210 mm
Themenwelt Medizin / Pharmazie Allgemeines / Lexika
Medizin / Pharmazie Studium
Naturwissenschaften Biologie Humanbiologie
Schlagworte Hug • Psychology • Social behavior • Stress • touch
ISBN-10 3-662-69281-3 / 3662692813
ISBN-13 978-3-662-69281-3 / 9783662692813
Zustand Neuware
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