Relationship and touch in public settings

Results of a study into relationship and touch in public settings found that men were more likely to initiate touch during courtship and women were more likely to initiate touch after marriage. Sex differences in reproductive strategies was cited.

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Published in:Journal of nonverbal behavior 1992-03, Vol.16 (1), p.55-63
Main Authors: WILLIS, F. N, BRIGGS, L. F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Personal relationships
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Sexes
Social interactions. Communication. Group processes
Social psychology
Social research
Touch
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Summary:Results of a study into relationship and touch in public settings found that men were more likely to initiate touch during courtship and women were more likely to initiate touch after marriage. Sex differences in reproductive strategies was cited.
ISSN:0191-5886
1573-3653
DOI:10.1007/BF00986879