title: Warm water and loneliness redux: rejoinder to Shalev and Bargh (2014) study 1.
abstract: Shalev and Bargh (2014) replied to our work and summarized results from 3 new studies concerning the associations between trait loneliness and showering/bathing habits. We clarify a few issues and provide a foundation for future work by conducting a meta-analysis of the relevant studies. The inclusion of new data does little to change our basic conclusions. There are no indications of strong connections between trait loneliness and showering/bathing habits. Additional studies are needed to test moderators of these associations, and to evaluate possible cross-cultural differences in the connection between loneliness and physical warmth extraction from baths and showers.
authors: Department of Psychology, Michigan State University.
authors: M Brent
authors: MB
authors: Donnellan
authors: Department of Psychology, Michigan State University.
authors: Richard E
authors: RE
authors: Lucas
authors: Department of Psychology, Michigan State University.
authors: Joseph
authors: J
authors: Cesario
mesh_terms: D004644:Emotions / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008132:Loneliness / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D012929:Psychological Distance; D012938:Social Perception; D013697:Thermosensing / Q000502:physiology*