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Mapping love across the body

Mapping love across the body

A study from Aalto University in Finland explored 27 different types of love and how they manifest in the body:

  • 558 Finnish speakers answered questions about how they felt and how frequently they experienced these 27 types of love in their bodies.
  • The study highlights the diversity and complexity of love, showing that even within this one emotion, we experience variations in location, intensity, and controllability. It also acknowledges the inherent difficulty of defining and categorizing love due to its subjective nature. Ultimately, the research challenges a rigid view of love.

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Pursuing intellect and purpose.

This research challenges the focus on romantic/parental love in psychology and neuroscience, contributing to a broader understanding of love's diverse landscape. Rinne hopes this encourages both theoretical development and public discussions about love in all its forms.

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