Tactile perception of pleasantness in relation to perceived softness

• Published in: Scientific reports Vol. 10; no. 1; p. 11189
• Main Authors: Pasqualotto, Achille, Ng, Megan, Tan, Zheng Yee, Kitada, Ryo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Nature Publishing Group UK 07.07.2020; Nature Publishing Group
• Subjects: 631/378/2620; 631/477; Compliance; Female; Fingers - physiology; Humanities and Social Sciences; Humans; Male; multidisciplinary; Physical properties; Pleasure; Psychophysics; Science; Science (multidisciplinary); Tactile perception; Touch; Touch Perception; Well being; Young Adult

The sense of touch allows us to infer objects’ physical properties, while the same input also produces affective sensations. These affective sensations are important for interpersonal relationships and personal well-being, which raises the possibility that tactile preferences are adapted to the char...