Touching Behavior in Sport: Functional Components, Analysis of Sex Differences, and Ethological Considerations

Little research exists regarding sex differences in touching behavior in sport or recreational settings. This study investigates sex differences in amounts, types, and factors influencing same-sex touching in a sport context. Subjects were 119 members of four men's college varsity baseball team...

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Published inJournal of nonverbal behavior Vol. 25; no. 1; pp. 43 - 62
Main Authors Kneidinger, Linda M., Maple, Terry L., Tross, Stuart A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Springer Nature B.V 01.03.2001
Subjects
Athletes
Differences
Recreation
Sexes
Sports
Touch
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Summary:Little research exists regarding sex differences in touching behavior in sport or recreational settings. This study investigates sex differences in amounts, types, and factors influencing same-sex touching in a sport context. Subjects were 119 members of four men's college varsity baseball teams and 52 members of three women's college varsity softball teams.
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ISSN:0191-5886
1573-3653
DOI:10.1023/A:1006785107778