page_title: Hug
section_title: Group hug
hierarchical_section_title: Hug / Group hug
caption_attribution_description: English: Bromance at its finest. Taken with a Canon AV-1.
context_page_description: A hug is a form of endearment, universal in human communities, in which two or more people put their arms around the neck, back, or waist of one another and hold each other closely. If more than two people are involved, it may be referred to as a group hug.
context_section_description: A group hug has been found to be a useful tool in group therapy to cement a sense of cohesion among the participants after a session, although it may cause discomfort for group members who shy away from physical contact.
caption: A group hug among young men, showing their close friendship
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