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The effects of physical touch and thermal warmth on interpersonal trust. (2011). The effects of physical touch and thermal warmth on interpersonal trust.

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Title	effects of physical touch and thermal warmth on interpersonal trust
Abstract	This study compares trusting behaviors and attitudes after participants are briefly exposed to physical contact, thermal warmth, or both. The interpersonal action was designed to be similar to a therapeutic setting. A 2 x 2 MANOVA was used to determine differences between experimental groups. Results from the study indicated non-significant differences between participants who received contact or warmth compared to participants in a no-contact or thermal cold group. Compared to previous studies, this study explored behaviors and attitudes during an interpersonal interaction over an extended period of time. The findings suggest that when considering building trusting relationships, brief contact with a warm object or brief physical contact do not contribute significantly in a prolonged interaction.
Date	2011

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Title: effects of physical touch and thermal warmth on interpersonal trust
Personal Name(s): Parker, Rebecca A.
LaPorte, David J.
Corporate Name(s): Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Psychology.
Note: Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: LaPorte, David J. Committee members: Derek Hatfield; Donald Robertson.
Topical Subject(s): Behavioral psychology
Social psychology
Personality psychology