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In a meta-analysis and review of the effect of oxytocin on social behavior done by Carsten De Dreu, the research reviewed shows that oxytocin enables the development of trust, specifically towards individuals with similar characteristics—categorized as 'in-group' members—promoting cooperation with and favoritism towards such individuals. [13]
Vasopressin appears to have a similar effect in males. [99] Oxytocin has a role in social behaviors in many species, so it likely also does in humans. In a 2003 study, both humans and dog oxytocin levels in the blood rose after a five to 24 minute petting session. This possibly plays a role in the emotional bonding between humans and dogs. [100]
A biological basis for this regulation appears to be oxytocin. [3] Oxytocin has been tied to a broad array of social relationships and activities, including peer bonding, sexual activity, and affiliative preferences. [3] Oxytocin is released in humans in response to a broad array of stressors, especially those that may trigger affiliative needs.
Through research, Sylvia Scribner sought to understand and create a decent life for all people regardless of geographical position, race, gender, and social class. [2] Using anthropological field research and psychological experimentation, Scribner tried to dig deeper into human mental functioning and its creation through social practice in different societal and cultural settings.
A social disorder is a type of psychiatric condition that includes social deficits and affects social functioning. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Examples of social disorders include social phobia (social anxiety disorder), autism spectrum disorders , schizophreniform disorders like schizophrenia and schizoid personality disorder , and certain other personality ...
The oxytocin receptor, also known as OXTR, is a protein which functions as receptor for the hormone and neurotransmitter oxytocin. [4] [5] In humans, the oxytocin receptor is encoded by the OXTR gene [6] [7] which has been localized to human chromosome 3p25. [8] Evolutionary tree of the oxytocin, vasotocin, mesotocin and isotocin receptors and ...
Oxytocin's milk ejection property was described by Ott and Scott in 1910 [44] and by Schafer and Mackenzie in 1911. [45] Oxytocin was the first polypeptide hormone to be sequenced [46] or synthesized. [47] [48] Du Vigneaud was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1955 for his work. [49]
Oxytocin is released at orgasm and is associated with both sexual pleasure and the formation of emotional bonds. [13] Based on the pleasure model of sexual motivation, the increased sexual pleasure that occurs following oxytocin release may encourage motivation to engage in future sexual activities.