Touch as a Part of Daily Communication with Family and Friends

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Author(s): Tihana Brkljačić (Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar, Croatia), Božidar Nikša Tarabić (Child Protection Center, Croatia)and Marshall C. Lewis (Independent Researcher, Croatia)
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 24
Source title: Family Dynamics and Romantic Relationships in a Changing Society
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Nava R. Silton (Marymount Manhattan College, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2404-5.ch005

Keywords: Gender & Diversity / Information Science Reference / Medicine & Healthcare / Sociology

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The aim of this research was to explore the use of tactile communication in daily interactions with friends and parents. The participants were 429 students. The questionnaire consisted of: behavioral measures; touch-attitude scale; well-being; internet use; and demographic variables. Females showed more positive touch-attitudes, reported more touch behaviors in communication with same sex peers and parents, and reported more confidential talks with both friends and parents. Males and females did not differ regarding the use of touch in communication with the opposite sex. Participants used more tactile behavior in communication with parents than with friends. Those who used tactile communication more with parents, also reported more tactile communication with friends, and more confidential talks with both friends and parents, and rated higher the importance of the Internet in communication. Students with high levels of well-being showed more positive touch-attitudes, reported more tactile communication with both friends and parents and reported more confidential talks with friends.

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