Elizabeth R. Stockton
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Elizabeth R. Stockton is a leading researcher in developmental psychology and affective neuroscience, with a primary focus on how early-life adversity shapes social and emotional development. Her most cited work, "Childhood Adversity and Affective Touch Perception," investigates how neglect and abuse—the most common reasons for children entering UK social care—alter the perception of nurturing touch. This landmark study, with 61 citations, reveals that care leavers exhibit diminished sensitivity to affective touch, a critical channel for bonding and social connection, thereby linking early adversity to later social isolation and poor mental health. Stockton’s research bridges the gap between childhood trauma and adult sensory processing, offering profound insights into the mechanisms of resilience and vulnerability. Her contributions are pivotal for informing interventions aimed at improving relational health in vulnerable populations, particularly those who have experienced institutional or foster care. Through her rigorous, comparative methodologies, Stockton has established herself as a key voice in understanding the long-term neurobiological and psychological consequences of early neglect.
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