Masculinity and affectionate touch: Investigating emotional intimacy in male social circles

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation

Abstract

Evidence suggests that men within the United States are less likely to engage in emotionally intimate behaviors than women. The goal of this experimental study is to understand the roll of social networks and masculinity in men's emotional intimacy, and how these behaviors translate to public and private affectionate behaviors.

Start Date

4-13-2018 1:00 PM

End Date

4-13-2018 1:50 PM

Location

1st Floor

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Masculinity and affectionate touch: Investigating emotional intimacy in male social circles

1st Floor

Evidence suggests that men within the United States are less likely to engage in emotionally intimate behaviors than women. The goal of this experimental study is to understand the roll of social networks and masculinity in men's emotional intimacy, and how these behaviors translate to public and private affectionate behaviors.