著者

本元 小百合 山本 佑実 菅村 玄二

出版者

関西大学大学院心理学研究科

雑誌

関西大学心理学研究 (ISSN:21850070)

巻号頁・発行日

no.5, pp.29-38, 2014-03

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We reviewed previous empirical research on skin sensations within the context of the embodied cognition or embodiment theory, and discussed its possible mechanisms and limitations. A number of studies have revealed that tactile and thermal sensations could influence one's cognition and behavior, especially in social context (e.g., trust, empathy, and helping). We argued that this was probably because physical contact is essentially associated with security and intimacy, since it develops interpersonal schemata in early and later developmental stages. Our basic idea may well be supported by ethological, evolutionary, developmental, and neurological perspectives. The methodological limitations, including issues of replicability and generalization, were discussed.