Paula Celeste Salamone

Social touch is associated with disrupted bodily self-concept in people with depersonalization symptoms.

Acta Psychologica June 20, 2026 Paula Celeste Salamone, Nadia Alejandra Dowzuk, Martina Nayla Gallo et al.

Social touch plays a fundamental role in bodily self-awareness and emotional regulation. Alterations in how touch is perceived or sought may contribute to disturbances in self-perception, such as those seen in depersonalization. This study examined the relationship between depersonalization symptoms, social touch acceptance and seeking, and self-concept clarity in a non-clinical Argentinian...