Longing for Touch and Quality of Life during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15501070 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Birgit Hasenack (0000-0002-3752-2916, Utrecht University), Larissa L Meijer (0000-0002-0387-3603, Utrecht University, corresponding author), Jonas C C Kamps (0009-0007-3813-9664, Utrecht University), Andy Mahon (0009-0007-2587-0124, Utrecht University), Giulia Titone (Utrecht University), H Chris Dijkerman (0000-0002-5364-3312, Utrecht University), Anouk Keizer (Utrecht University) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 3855-3855 |
| Publication date | 2023-02-21 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph20053855 |
| PMID | 36900866 |
| OpenAlex | W4321497333 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 8 |
To combat the spread of the COVID-19, regulations were introduced to limit physical interactions. This could induce a longing for touch in the general population and subsequently impact social, psychological, physical and environmental quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study was to investigate the potential association between COVID-19 regulations, longing for touch and QoL. A total of 1978 participants from different countries completed an online survey, including questions about their general wellbeing and the desire to be touched. In our sample, 83% of participants reported a longing for touch. Longing for touch was subsequently associated with a lower physical, psychological and social QoL. No association was found with environmental QoL. These findings highlight the importance of touch for QoL and suggest that the COVID-19 regulations have concurrent negative consequences for the wellbeing of the general population
2019-20 coronavirus outbreak · Association (psychology · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Disease · Environmental health · Pandemic · Population · Psychotherapist · Quality (philosophy · Quality of life (healthcare · Sample (material · Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Medicine · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Urban Green Space and Health · Gerontology
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |