Roy (1991) stated that touch is fundamental
for adaptation in extrauterine
life. Roy and Andrews (1991) identified
touch as the mediating process crucial
for regulator activity in the physiological
mode; touch was also described as a
foundation for cognator activity in the
interdependence mode (Andrews &
Roy, 1986). Additionally, the stimulus
of touch “may affect more than one
mode or a particular behavior may be
indicative of adaptation in more than
one mode” (Roy & Andrews, 1991, pp.
17-18). This complex interrelatedness
reflects the holistic nature of the infant/
person (Roy & Andrews, 1991).