Lonely for Touch? A Narrative Review on the Role of Touch in Loneliness

IF 1.5 4区 心理学 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Catrin Noone, P. McKenna-Plumley
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Abstract

Abstract Loneliness is an increasingly ubiquitous topic in academic, policy, and healthcare domains. This work typically focuses on its negative physical and mental health consequences, generally employing a singular cognitive definition of loneliness. In doing so, one central aspect of our social world has been neglected in loneliness research and policy: touch. Touch is a fundamental human behaviour and a powerful form of communication which plays a role in physical and psychological wellbeing. This narrative review outlines a conceptual basis upon which to consider the relationship between loneliness and social touch and reviews the available research examining this connection. There are strong indications that these social phenomena can interact in a variety of ways and this review argues that elements of presence, absence, and type of touch may impact upon loneliness experiences. Additionally, this review considers the challenges inherent to researching touch and loneliness, reflecting on their sensitive and subjective nature. The increasing relevance of the touch–loneliness connection is described in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and recommendations are given for research, policy, and practice. This review proposes that touch should be a key topic for investigation in loneliness research and outlines the potentially invaluable role of touch in understanding loneliness.
为触摸而孤独?触摸在孤独中的作用述评
摘要孤独感在学术、政策和医疗保健领域越来越普遍。这项工作通常侧重于其对身心健康的负面影响,通常采用对孤独的单一认知定义。在这样做的过程中,我们社会世界的一个核心方面在孤独研究和政策中被忽视了:触摸。触摸是人类的一种基本行为,也是一种强大的交流形式,对身心健康起着重要作用。这篇叙述性综述概述了考虑孤独和社交接触之间关系的概念基础,并回顾了现有的研究。有强有力的迹象表明,这些社会现象可以以多种方式相互作用,这篇综述认为,在场、不在场和接触类型的因素可能会影响孤独体验。此外,这篇综述考虑了研究触摸和孤独所固有的挑战,反思了它们的敏感性和主观性。根据新冠肺炎大流行,描述了触摸-孤独联系日益增加的相关性,并为研究、政策和实践提出了建议。这篇综述提出,触摸应该是孤独研究中的一个关键主题,并概述了触摸在理解孤独方面潜在的宝贵作用。
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Behaviour Change
Behaviour Change PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL-
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2.70
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24
期刊介绍: Behaviour Change is the journal of the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy and has long been considered a leader in its field. It is a quarterly journal that publishes research involving the application of behavioural and cognitive-behavioural principles and techniques to the assessment and treatment of various problems. Features of Behaviour Change include: original empirical studies using either single subject or group comparison methodologies review articles case studies brief technical and clinical notes book reviews special issues dealing with particular topics in depth.
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