S1 Episode 2: Kiss It Better Show Notes

Written By Joyce .

This week’s episode dives into topics of affection and introduces Affection Exchange Theory (Floyd & Custer, 2020) and the different health benefits associated with expressing affection. I referenced several articles throughout the episode so I’m sharing the link to my sources so you can explore these topics for yourself.

Affection Exchange Theory

  • Floyd, K., & Custer, B. E. (2020). Affection exchange theory. In Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Communication.

  • Floyd, K., Boren, J. P., Hannawa, A. F., Hesse, C., McEwan, B., & Veksler, A. E. (2009). Kissing in marital and cohabiting relationships: Effects on blood lipids, stress, and relationship satisfaction. Western Journal of Communication, 73(2), 113-133

  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affection_exchange_theory

Bias in PDA

  • Buck, A. E., Lange, K. M., Sackett, K., & Edlund, J. E. (2019). Reactions to homosexual, transgender, and heterosexual public displays of affection. Journal of Positive Sexuality, 5(2), 34-47

  • https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/inclusive-insight/201906/are-same-sex-public-displays-affection-targets-hate

Forbes Article

  • https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinecomaford/2020/08/22/are-you-getting-enough-hugs/

Joyce .