Stress Regulation in Modern Times: Technologically Mediated Reduction of Coldness and Stress

Numerous studies have shown the necessity of supportive close relationships in our lives, and how the presence of social support can greatly protect us against stress, depression, and also enhance our perceived quality of life. Furthermore, previous studies have suggested that – throughout evolutionary time – our need for close relationships has primarily developed the burdens of stress and of temperature regulation.
However, past studies have been developed via relatively “low tech” means. Furthermore, what has not been addressed in the literature is whether people need to be in each other’s physical presence to regulate stress and temperature. This notion becomes even more pressing considering the fact that more and more couples are engaging in long-distance relationships. TO BE CONT’D

Faculty Supervisor:

Lorne Campbell;Rhonda Balzarini

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Partner:

Université Grenoble Alpes

Discipline:

Sociology

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Education

University:

Western University

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