Psychological Evaluation of Water Vibration Experience Using Distribution Map of Japanese Onomatopoeic Words

Abstract

While there have been numerous studies on human tactile perception, research specifically focusing on tactile stimulation underwater remains relatively scarce. In this study, we aimed to investigate the tactile sensation experienced underwater and evaluate the perception of water vibrations using onomatopoeic words. We visualized the distribution of water vibration sensations on a two-dimensional map. Furthermore, we tried to clarify the relationship between the intensity and frequency of these sensations by combining the onomatopoeic words with subjective evaluations of pleasantness or unpleasantness.