What your HUGS reveal about you, according to science 'In contrast, people with conscientiousness – a personality trait characterised by responsibility and carefulness – preferred shorter distances to their hugging partner and, thus, tighter hugs.' Previous Next Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 couples embrace friends Hamburg hug HUGS Journal of Nonverbal Behaviour MSH Medical School personality Professor Ocklenburg Professor Sebastian Ocklenburg psychology research Researchers romantic partners science study style 2025-09-22 pey