embrace is a form of affection, universal in the human community, where two or more people put their hands on the neck, back, or waist of each other and hold each other tightly. If more than two people are involved, it's called a group hug .
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Etymology
The origin of the word is unknown but there are two theories. The first is that the verb "hug" (first used in the 1560s) can be attributed to the Old Norse hugga , which is meant to entertain. The second theory is that the word is related to the German word hegen which means to cultivate or appreciate, and was originally intended to be attached with a fence.
Maps Hug
Characteristics
Hugs, sometimes in conjunction with kisses, are a form of nonverbal communication. Depending on culture, context and relationships, hugs can show intimacy, love, compassion, friendship, brotherhood, or sympathy. A hug can show support, comfort, and comfort, especially where words are not enough. A hug usually shows affection and emotional warmth, sometimes arising out of joy or happiness when reunited with someone or seeing someone absent after a long time. A reciprocal hug can indicate a relational problem. A hug can range from a brief pressure of one second, with the arm not completely around a friend until it holds the length. The length of a hug in any situation is socially and culturally determined. In the case of lovers, and sometimes others, the hips can also be pushed together. The embrace emotions further affect the direction of the hug. In a deep emotional context, hugs tend to be more left-handed than hugs in neutral situations such as greetings. While the overall direction of the embrace corresponds to a physical motor phenotype such as handedness, the emotional state induces a total leftward shift associated with the right hemisphere emotion process.
Unlike some other types of physical contact, hugs can be practiced publicly and personally without being stigmatized in many countries, religions and cultures, within families, as well as across ages and gender lines, but generally an indication that people are familiar with each other. Moving from a handshake (or without touch) relationship to a hug relationship is a sign of a closer friendship like a good friend.
An unexpected hug can be thought of as an invasion of a person's private space, but if it is replied, it is an indication that it was received. Some Western cultural commentators suggest avoiding hugs in the workplace to prevent uncomfortable moments, especially with people who do not like to hug. Also, a person, especially a child, can pet and hug a stuffed animal or doll. Young children will also embrace their parents when they feel threatened by an unknown person, although this can be considered a hug rather than a hug because it shows the need for protection rather than affection.
Cultural aspects
Although less common, hugs can be performed as part of a social ritual or action within a particular social group. It is customary in some cultures such as France, Spain and Latin America for male friends to embrace (and slap each other behind) in joyful greeting. Similar hugs, usually accompanied by a kiss on the cheek, also become a habit among Western women when meeting or separating. In Portugal and Brazil, it is common, mostly among men, to complete letters and emails with Um abraÃÆ'§o or AbraÃÆ'§o followed by the sender's signature. A similar formula can be used in oral communication. In Roman Catholic rites from Holy Mass, hugs can be replaced with kisses or handshakes during a peace ritual kiss.
In May 2009, The New York Times reported that "hugs have become a favorite social greeting when teens meet or split up lately" in the United States. A number of schools in the United States have issued a ban on hugs, which in some cases have led to student-led protests against this ban.
Canadian journalism investigations in 2015 record the popularity of hugs in bromance, among young adult francophones in Quebec.
Some cultures do not use hugs as a sign of love or love, like the Himba in Namibia. During the fasting month of Ramadan, it is permissible for a person to embrace another important person during the daytime if one has self-control. However, if accompanied by a boost of libido, it is haram (sinful).
In the southern Indian state of Kerala, a sixteen-year-old boy was kicked out of school for hugging a girl after she won a prize at an art competition. When the State Commission for the Protection of Children's Rights ordered the school to re-enroll the child, it was challenged in the High Court. The court dismissed the Commission's order and upheld the principal's order to expel the student saying "The principal is the guardian of the institution, given the authority to take the necessary measures to maintain discipline and morality in school." The Commission on the Rights of the Child can not interfere there.
Health benefits
Hugging has been shown to have health benefits. One study showed that hugs increased oxytocin levels and reduced blood pressure.
Based on a significant study showing that the release of 20 seconds or longer releases oxytocin. Leo Buscaglia encourages people to embrace for 21 consecutive days and has a hug every day that lasts for at least 21 seconds. He recommends "getting lost in a hug", encouraging people to slow down and "using the power of a hug to be fully present at the moment".
In the United States, 30,000 people have Williams syndrome and tend to embrace others.
Group hug
A group hug has been found to be a useful tool in group therapy to strengthen the sense of cohesion among participants after a session, although it may cause discomfort for group members who shy away from physical contact.
Cuddling
Hugging is a related form of physical intimacy in which two people hug each other with each other's arms wrapped around the body of another. Cuddle can be with family members, friends or lovers. In 2014, British sociologist Eric Anderson and Mark McCormack published a study showing that 93% of British heterosexual students have scooped or hugged a male friend, as a sign of friendship. Similar to hugging, hugs are more intimate and intimate hugs, usually done for longer periods of time (usually lasting from several minutes to several hours). In contrast to hugging, which often becomes a greeting or nonverbal parting tradition, hugs are usually shared between two people lying together or sitting somewhere in an intimate way. Like hugging, hugs make the body release oxytocin, which has various effects.
See also
- Free Hug campaign
- Haptic communication
- Hug machine
- Kissing
- Pound hug
- Romantic friendship
- Side hugs
- Hershey's Hugs
- Hugging party
References
External links
- Media related to Hugging in Wikimedia Commons
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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