Touch can activate particular areas of the brain and may influence thought processes, reactions, and physiological responses.įor example, research suggests that affective touch activates the orbitofrontal cortex. Many studies emphasize the importance of social touch in human development. Research has found that touch is important for humans when it comes to communicating emotions and maintaining relationships. Some people may compare it to the desire for food during hunger. Touch starvation refers to the desire for physical contact that people may experience after receiving little to no physical interaction with others for a period of time.
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