[HTML][HTML] Self-soothing behaviors with particular reference to oxytocin release induced by non-noxious sensory stimulation
K Uvnäs-Moberg, L Handlin - Frontiers in psychology, 2015 - frontiersin.org
Oxytocin, a hypothalamic nonapeptide, is linked to increased levels of social interaction, well-
being and anti-stress effects. The effects of oxytocin that is released by sensory stimulation …
being and anti-stress effects. The effects of oxytocin that is released by sensory stimulation …
Oxytocin may mediate the benefits of positive social interaction and emotions
K Uvnäs-Moberg - Psychoneuroendocrinology, 1998 - Elsevier
During breastfeeding or suckling, maternal oxytocin levels are raised by somatosensory
stimulation. Oxytocin may, however, also be released by nonnoxious stimuli such as touch …
stimulation. Oxytocin may, however, also be released by nonnoxious stimuli such as touch …
Oxytocin, a mediator of anti-stress, well-being, social interaction, growth and healing
K Uvnas-Moberg, M Petersson - Zeitschrift fur Psychosomatische …, 2005 - europepmc.org
The neuroendocrine and physiological systems related to pain and stress have long been
subjected to study. More recently, the corresponding systems promoting anti-stress and …
subjected to study. More recently, the corresponding systems promoting anti-stress and …
Oxytocin specifically enhances valence-dependent parasympathetic responses
The evolutionarily highly conserved neuropeptide oxytocin seems to be involved in the
regulation of complex forms of social behavior. It enhances the processing of positive social …
regulation of complex forms of social behavior. It enhances the processing of positive social …
Modulating social behavior with oxytocin: how does it work? What does it mean?
PS Churchland, P Winkielman - Hormones and behavior, 2012 - Elsevier
Among its many roles in body and brain, oxytocin influences social behavior. Understanding
the precise nature of this influence is crucial, both within the broader theoretical context of …
the precise nature of this influence is crucial, both within the broader theoretical context of …
[HTML][HTML] The role of oxytocin in social bonding, stress regulation and mental health: an update on the moderating effects of context and interindividual differences
In this review we summarize the results and conclusions of five studies as presented in a
symposium at the 42nd annual meeting of the International Society for …
symposium at the 42nd annual meeting of the International Society for …
Endogenous peripheral oxytocin measures can give insight into the dynamics of social relationships: a review
C Crockford, T Deschner, TE Ziegler… - Frontiers in behavioral …, 2014 - frontiersin.org
The neuropeptide, oxytocin, receives increasing attention due to its role in stress regulation
and promoting affiliative social behavior. Research across mammals points to a complex …
and promoting affiliative social behavior. Research across mammals points to a complex …
Oxytocin pathways and the evolution of human behavior
CS Carter - Annual review of psychology, 2014 - annualreviews.org
This review examines the hypothesis that oxytocin pathways—which include the
neuropeptide oxytocin, the related peptide vasopressin, and their receptors—are at the …
neuropeptide oxytocin, the related peptide vasopressin, and their receptors—are at the …
Antistress pattern induced by oxytocin
K Uvnas-Moberg - Physiology, 1998 - journals.physiology.org
Repeated oxytocin injections cause lowered blood pressure, decreased cortisol levels,
increased withdrawal latency, increased release of vagally controlled gastrointestinal …
increased withdrawal latency, increased release of vagally controlled gastrointestinal …
Oxytocin and parental behaviors
The oxytocin/vasopressin ancestor molecule has been regulating reproductive and social
behaviors for more than 500 million years. In all mammals, oxytocin is the hormone …
behaviors for more than 500 million years. In all mammals, oxytocin is the hormone …