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11 hours ago

Is Hugging the Secret to Building New Friendships?

If the students said yes, they were randomly assigned to one of six different groups: Receiving no physical touch at all Receiving a handshake, but no hug Receiving a 1-second hug with a pat on the back Receiving a 1-second hug without a pat on the back Receiving a 3-second hug with a pat on the back Receiving a 3-second hug without a pat on the back
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fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

6 Rules for a Perfect Hug, According to Science

Deep, warm pressure and a hug lasting about 5–10 seconds maximize feelings of social connection; adjust duration by relationship.
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fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

Hugs and Harmony Across Generations

Grandparent-grandchild interactions greatly enhance well-being for both age groups.
Music fosters empathy and connections across generations.
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