Touch Communication Types.
The communication done through the use of touch is known as Haptic Communication.
The communication done through the use of touch is known as Haptic Communication.
Haptic communication describes how we communicate through
the use of touch. This plays a very important role in interpersonal
relationships. The 5 categories of touch include:
1.
Functional/professional: This is touch between colleagues and
professionals. For example, a handshake or a slap on the back. It is sometimes
used to show authority and dominance.
2.
Social/polite: This is used with acquaintances, or with
people in a group who are friends, but not necessarily close friends. It
includes a light touch on the arm to get attention, or hugging team members
when you win a match. It is generally positive, friendly and affirming.
3.
Friendship/warmth: Touch here includes many of the
lighthearted gestures that show you like, and understand, each other. For
example, “high 5-ing” a friend when you see each other, or giving them hug when
they share bad news.
4.
Love/intimacy: This type of touch is associated with
emotional closeness, trust and vulnerability. For example, we see this in the
way a child clings to his or her mother when they are feeling sad or afraid.
Also, holding hands, or embracing each other, as a dating couple.
5.
Sexual/arousal: This type of touch is reserved for lovers
and exclusive partners. The desire and goal is sexual intimacy.
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