The study looked at how men and women feel about being held and holding others. They used questionnaires and interviews to gather information. The researchers thought that men would be more comfortable talking about holding than being held, but the data didn't support this. Women tended to prefer being held, and more women than men really liked physical contact. Men, especially those in psychiatric care, can admit they want to be held, but women often feel this desire more intensely or express it more.