Rapid and Unpredictable Shifts in Perceived Pleasantness of Continuous Affective Touch

Affective touch (stroking the skin at velocities between 1 and 10 cm/s) is generally perceived as pleasant. However, this pleasant sensation diminishes with continuous stimulation over several minutes, with substantial individual variability in the habituation process. This study aimed to identify i...

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Main Authors: Anne Schienle, Carina Schlintl, Arved Seibel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Behavioral Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/15/6/712
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