Haptics means communication through touch. It includes touching self, others and objects. The science of touch language is known as Tactilics. Touch reveals our needs, attitudes and perceptions. The amount of touching we do or acceptable, depends upon culture. Touching indicates deliberate actions and more active involvement. But it is highly sensitive issue. Careless and unwary touching is fraught with dangers.
Research reveals two types of touch language
(i) BODY CONTACT – touch are usually accidental and every part of body is involved therein
(ii) TOUCH LANGUAGE- can fulfill social, psychological and physical needs. For example a mother’s touch can be a source of solace to her worried child. It can have great therapeutic value.
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