The oxytocin receptor (OXTR), encoded by the OXTR gene, is responsible for the signal
transduction after binding its ligand, oxytocin. Although this signaling is primarily involved in …

This study systematically reviewed available evidence regarding associations between
polymorphisms of the oxytocin receptor (OXTR) gene and socio-emotional and behavioral …

Attachment in the context of intimate pair bonds is most frequently studied in terms of the
universal strategy to draw near, or away, from significant others at moments of personal …

This study investigated the effectiveness of a newly integrated version of an intervention
targeting adoptive mothers' positive parenting for promoting children's emotional availability …

In the last two decades, there has been increasing research interest in disentangling the
contribution of genetic and environmental factors to individual differences in attachment, and …

The role of genetics in relation to attachment is of continued interest to developmental
psychology. Recent research has attempted to disentangle genetic main effects …

Attachment disorganization is a risk factor for difficulties in attention, social relationships, and
mental health. Conceptually, attachment disorganization may indicate a breakdown in fear …

The aim of this preliminary study was to explore infant-mother attachment quality in a Dutch
clinical sample of mothers with severe psychiatric disorder, with or without comorbid …

Creativity, Trauma, and Resilience is an examination of creativity and its ability to foster
meaning, purpose, and a deeper sense of connection. This is particularly important for …

Objective Adopted children tend to show an increased risk for a variety of
psychopathological outcomes, even when adoption occurs at birth, which some suggest is a …