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II. Types of Touch?

A. Relational touch

1. Functional/professional (dental exam, haircut).

2. Social/Polite (handshake).

3. Friendship/Warmth (clap on back).

4. Sexual Arousal (some kisses, strokes)

5.Aggression (shoves, slaps) (Adler & Towne, 1999).

B. Touch varies according to culture, age, sex, and person (Knapp, 1972)

C. Meanings and Touch

1. Positive Affect

a. support

b. appreciation

c. inclusion

d. sexual interest/intent

2. Playfulness

3. Control Note; each of these (2,3,4,5)

4. Ritual could have further support.

5. Task Relatedness (DeVito, 1994).

#4 Putting it on paper.