Graduate Research Papers
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Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Abstract
Humans have relied on their five senses--sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell--for purposes of communication within their environment. The most crucial of all the senses is that of touch. Touch is a basic human need and is the first form of communication humans experience (Jones, 1994). According to Colton (1983), touching is necessary throughout the lifespan. As humans mature, their reaching and touching needs change. Infants and 1 children progress from relying on their parents to being more independent and self-sufficient. The process of maturation is an important component to personal growth and development and manifests different touch needs. Buscaglia (1984) suggested that humans' ability to become emotionally involved with others is directly related to their experiences of being stroked, caressed, and cuddled as children. Human beings learn affection, security, and tenderness through the sense of touch. Small children rely on touch to soothe their bumps and bruises. Reassuring hugs comfort adults who have experienced grief, hurt feelings, or failure. Professional athletes can be seen exchanging hugs of celebration on the field or court (McAuliffe & McAuliffe, 1984).
Year of Submission
1994
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Department of Educational Administration and Counseling
First Advisor
Ann Vernon
Date Original
1994
Object Description
1 PDF file (22 leaves)
Copyright
©1994 Carmen Schreiber Huber
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Huber, Carmen Schreiber, "The value of therapeutic massage/touch in promoting physical and mental health" (1994). Graduate Research Papers. 2756.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/2756
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