Body Contact
Definition
Body contact refers to physical touch or closeness between two individuals. It's considered essential in forming strong emotional bonds and attachments.
Analogy
Consider body contact like glue in a craft project. The glue holds different pieces together just as body contact helps strengthen connections between people - it creates a sense of comfort, safety, and bonding.
Related terms
Tactile Sensation: The sense of touch which plays a significant role in human communication, emotion regulation and overall health.
Skin-to-Skin Contact (Kangaroo Care): A method of caring for newborns where babies are held skin-to-skin with a parent for as much time as possible each day; this has been shown to improve physiological regulation in premature infants.
Haptic Communication: Non-verbal communication involving touch.
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Practice Questions (1)
- Who conducted groundbreaking research in the area of body contact and attachment theory during the 1950s?
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