Dr. Devesh Thakur
The video explains: 1. Haptics is the study of the sense of touch and its role in nonverbal communication, involving actions like handshakes, holding hands, kissing, patting, and more. 2. Touch is of great importance in child development, playing a crucial role in social, emotional, and mental growth. Gentle touch and physical affection, such as cuddling, contribute to the release of the happiness hormone oxytocin and strengthen emotional bonds, particularly between mothers and children. 3. Touch also influences first impressions, and different types of touch convey distinct meanings. These types include functional/professional touch, social-polite touch, friendship-warmth touch, and love-intimacy touch. The interpretation of touch can vary greatly between individuals and situations. 4. Touch in communication conveys feelings of love, care, respect, warmth, and intimacy. It can emotionally bind people and convey intentions, making it an essential element of human interaction and persuasion.
Dr. Devesh Thakur is an enthusiastic and dedicated educator with a passion for cultivating confident communicators. His love for communications & public speaking has led him to earn several certificate courses in public speaking and presentations. He has written several articles, blogs, and books on communication and interpersonal skills.
With PG & Ph.D. from the prestigious Indian Veterinary Research Institute in Extension Education, he has fifteen years of experience in teaching communication courses to varied students of agricultural universities in India. His teaching philosophy revolves around creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students can overcome their fears and develop the art of persuasive expression. Through a combination of recorded video lectures, and personalized online support, he strives to equip learners with the tools to articulate their ideas with clarity, impact, and conviction.