June 2021 PMID 32768616

Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis.

Laura K Case, Jaquette Liljencrantz, Micaela V McCall, Megan Bradson, Aaron Necaise, Justin Tubbs, Håkan Olausson, Binquan Wang, M Catherine Bushnell

Mentions

72
Peak: 8 in Sep 2020
across 3 sources since Sep 2020

Extended reach

136,616
potential audience

Total likes

30

Video views

78

Mentions per month

Sep 2020 – Jun 2025

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall sentiment indicates strong agreement and interest, exemplified by comments praising the research and referencing its focus on social bonding through deep pressure, with phrases like 'we need hugs and massages' conveying both enthusiasm and practical relevance. The tone is positive, and the words used emphasize the significance of the findings in everyday social interactions.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the article’s findings on deep pressure as a social touch pathway, with comments like 'shows that deep pressure may constitute another social touch path' and praising the paper as 'Very Nice.'

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate a high level of curiosity and enthusiasm about the research, mentioning the importance of hugs and massages and highlighting it as a notable publication.

EngagementModerate engagement

The discussions reflect some depth, referencing the article’s implications and summarizing its core ideas, though mostly in brief comments or expressions of support.

ImpactModerate impact

The emphasis on practical applications such as hugs and massages suggests an acknowledgment of the study's potential influence on social bonding and therapeutic practices, indicating a modest yet meaningful impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The research discusses how pleasant touch, especially deep pressure like hugs and massage, can be calming and social, similar to gentle stroking which is known to activate specific brain pathways.
  • The researchers developed a device called the oscillating compression sleeve (OCS) to provide consistent deep pressure and used brain imaging (fMRI) to show that this touch activates brain areas similar to those involved in gentle stroking, as well as some unique regions.
  • They suggest that deep pressure is an important form of social touch, serving as a signal of close proximity among individuals, and may form a distinct neural pathway that promotes social bonding and calming effects.]

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Anna Ciaunica @annaciaunica.bsky.social
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Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis https://t.co/Zc7R8dh4Ri - Very Nice paper! In short : we need hugs and massages !

Sep 19, 2020 · 12 likes · 6 shares · 13,877 followers View post →
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Neuroscience Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis https://t.co/jAWZWB0YDD

Sep 19, 2020 · 10 likes · 1 share · 28,246 followers View post →
Juan Lerma
@JuanLerma1 · X

One of the most downloaded 2020 articles in @NeurosciIBRO shows that deep pressure may constitute another social touch pathway signaling the close proximity of conspecifics, from Catherine Bushnell’s lab @NIH_NCCIH https://t.co/2FJ5uYKrJa @ELSneuroscience https://t.co/VSQZ5r1uux

Jan 28, 2021 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 3,243 followers View post →
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RT @leafs_s: Neuroscience Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis https://t.co/jAWZWB0YDD

Sep 20, 2020 · 1 share · 28,246 followers View post →
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RT @AnnaCiaunica: Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis https://t.co/Zc7R8dh4Ri - Very Nice paper! In short : we…

Sep 19, 2020 · 6 shares · 28,246 followers View post →
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RT @JuanLerma1: One of the most downloaded 2020 articles in @NeurosciIBRO shows that deep pressure may constitute another social touch path…

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RT @JuanLerma1: One of the most downloaded 2020 articles in @NeurosciIBRO shows that deep pressure may constitute another social touch path…

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Juan Lerma
@JuanLerma1 · X

One of the most downloaded 2020 articles in @NeurosciIBRO shows that deep pressure may constitute another social touch pathway signaling the close proximity of conspecifics, from Catherine Bushnell’s lab @NIH_NCCIH https://t.co/2FJ5uYKrJa @ELSneuroscience https://t.co/VSQZ5r1uux

Jan 28, 2021 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 3,243 followers View post →
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RT @leafs_s: Neuroscience Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis https://t.co/jAWZWB0YDD

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Kingson Man
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RT @AnnaCiaunica: Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis https://t.co/Zc7R8dh4Ri - Very Nice paper! In short : we…

Sep 20, 2020 · 6 shares · 362 followers View post →
Karen Mejia
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RT @AnnaCiaunica: Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis https://t.co/Zc7R8dh4Ri - Very Nice paper! In short : we…

Sep 19, 2020 · 6 shares · 393 followers View post →
Michael Hogan
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RT @AnnaCiaunica: Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis https://t.co/Zc7R8dh4Ri - Very Nice paper! In short : we…

Sep 19, 2020 · 6 shares · 3,503 followers View post →
CLaE
@leafs_s · X

Neuroscience Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis https://t.co/jAWZWB0YDD

Sep 19, 2020 · 10 likes · 1 share · 28,246 followers View post →
CLaE
@leafs_s · X

RT @AnnaCiaunica: Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis https://t.co/Zc7R8dh4Ri - Very Nice paper! In short : we…

Sep 19, 2020 · 6 shares · 28,246 followers View post →
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RT @AnnaCiaunica: Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis https://t.co/Zc7R8dh4Ri - Very Nice paper! In short : we…

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Anna Ciaunica @annaciaunica.bsky.social
@AnnaCiaunica · X

Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis https://t.co/Zc7R8dh4Ri - Very Nice paper! In short : we need hugs and massages !

Sep 19, 2020 · 12 likes · 6 shares · 13,877 followers View post →