Previous research suggests that neuroendocrine mechanisms underlie inter-individual
stress coping in couples. The neuropeptide oxytocin (OT), while regulating stress-sensitive …

Unhappy couple relationships are associated with impaired individual health, an effect
thought to be mediated through ongoing couple conflicts. Little is known, however, about the …

Emerging literature indicates individual and contextual differences impact response to
oxytocin (OT). Intimate partner violence (IPV) is one chronic stressor that may moderate OT …

Despite marriage's health benefits, all couples experience stress that can increase morbidity
and mortality risks. Marital stress can alter endocrine, cardiovascular, and immune function …

Background Social interactions and particularly affectionate touch are vital for mental and
physical health. Research shows that affectionate touch is associated with release of …

Social stress, particularly in the form of dyadic conflict, is a well-established correlate of
substance use disorders (SUD). The neuropeptide oxytocin can enhance prosocial behavior …

Oxytocin is considered a biological mechanism underlying stress-protective effects of
positive social interactions. It is assumed to underlie the women-specific tend-and-befriend …

Objectives The goal of this study was to investigate associations of the positivity and
negativity of couple communication behaviors during a novel stressor, representative of …

Early-stage romantic love involves reorganization of neurohormonal systems and behavioral
patterns marked by mutual influences between the partners' physiology and behavior …

BACKGROUND: In nonhuman mammals, the neuropeptide oxytocin has repeatedly been
shown to increase social approach behavior and pair bonding. In particular, central nervous …