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Study Finds Empathy and Attachment Style Shape Memorable Hugs

A University of Bristol survey of 15,000 adults published in PLOS One links memorable hugs to empathy and attachment patterns.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 28 Oct 2026 · updated 1h ago

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2 publishers have covered this in 2 articles since 28 Oct 2026. Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories published first, on 28 October at 18:00 UTC; Times of India followed 41h 44m later. The most recent article, from Times of India, appeared on 30 October at 11:44 UTC.

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  1. Why some hugs stay with us for years, according to study of 15,000 adults Times of India
  2. Why hugs become memorable Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories

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  • Anna Lena Dueren
  • University of Bristol
  • PLOS One
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