September 2010 PMID 20462908

Social vocalizations can release oxytocin in humans.

Leslie J Seltzer, Toni E Ziegler, Seth D Pollak

Mentions

56
Peak: 2 in Mar 2020
across 5 sources since Feb 2019

Extended reach

191,199
potential audience

Total likes

344

Video views

3,890

Mentions per month

Feb 2019 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News35 articles
  • X / Twitter10 posts
  • Blogs6 articles
  • Facebook3 posts
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The collection of social discussions reflects a generally supportive stance toward the research, with examples like mentions of the experiment involving young girls and the significance of hearing a mother's voice, highlighting the research's relevance. The tone and word choices convey curiosity and acknowledgment of the findings’ importance, leading to moderate levels across all dimensions.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that social vocalizations influence oxytocin release, citing experiments and emphasizing the importance of vocal cues in social bonding.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, mentioning specific experiments, implications for stress reduction, and bonding, indicating engagement with the research findings.

EngagementModerate engagement

The conversations involve referencing scientific studies and raising questions about experimental details, suggesting moderate but meaningful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussions highlight the potential significance of vocal cues in stress and bonding, implying a moderate impact on understanding social interactions.

Abstract in brief

  • Social vocalizations can trigger the release of oxytocin in humans, which plays a key role in social bonding and stress reduction.
  • Research with mother-daughter pairs showed that both physical contact and just hearing a mother's voice can increase oxytocin levels and help children recover faster from stress.
  • These findings suggest that vocal cues are as important as touch in activating the neurohormonal systems that support social bonds in humans.

Top posts

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Carlos Allende (Carlos Allende González, Ph.D.)
@damned_poet · X

@pictoline El experimento fue en niñas de 7 a 12 años. No en adultos Seltzer, L. J., Ziegler, T. E., & Pollak, S. D. (2010). Social vocalizations can release oxytocin in humans. Proceedings of the Royal Society. B, Biological Sciences, 277(1694), 2661-2666. https://t.co/DbCzzEUREg

May 7, 2021 · 44 likes · 1 share · 411 followers View post →
د. نداء الخميس
@NedaaAlkhamis · X

كشفت دراسة أن سماع صوت والدتك عبر مكالمة هاتفية يضاهي العناق، ويمكن أن يوفر راحة فورية من التوتر https://t.co/TFRxnKMTxj

Oct 4, 2025 · 24 likes · 3 shares · 144,001 followers View post →
Siri Leknes
@sirileknes · X

A timely (not new) paper suggesting that hearing one's mother's voice over the phone is nearly as soothing (#cortisol, #oxytocin) as meeting her in person. I worry about the group differences evident *before* the social interaction though ⏬ https://t.co/TUPDS17xwo https://t.co/kfAjT3pmgc

Mar 25, 2020 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 3,164 followers View post →
NNYÜ Psikoloji Kulübü
@nnyupsikoloji · X

Kaynak: https://t.co/iMiUEsRv9Z

Oct 4, 2020 · 2 likes · 190 followers View post →
Rock Mada
@RackMada · X

מסקנת החוקרים היא ששיחת הטלפון גורמת לאותו אפקט כמו חיבוק של האם!> למאמר המלא: https://t.co/QGEJxtapYY

Feb 28, 2019 · 1 like · 36,581 followers View post →
KevinKeay&LNSF
@LNSFSydney · X

RT @sirileknes: A timely (not new) paper suggesting that hearing one's mother's voice over the phone is nearly as soothing (#cortisol, #oxy…

Mar 25, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,011 followers View post →

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mazin shubber▶️
@mazin_shubber · X

RT @NedaaAlkhamis: كشفت دراسة أن سماع صوت والدتك عبر مكالمة هاتفية يضاهي العناق، ويمكن أن يوفر راحة فورية من التوتر https://t.co/TFRxnKMTxj

Oct 4, 2025 · 3 shares · 999 followers View post →
د. نداء الخميس
@NedaaAlkhamis · X

كشفت دراسة أن سماع صوت والدتك عبر مكالمة هاتفية يضاهي العناق، ويمكن أن يوفر راحة فورية من التوتر https://t.co/TFRxnKMTxj

Oct 4, 2025 · 24 likes · 3 shares · 144,001 followers View post →
Especialistas en Salud Ocupacional
@AlexLeonFon · X

RT @sirileknes: A timely (not new) paper suggesting that hearing one's mother's voice over the phone is nearly as soothing (#cortisol, #oxy…

Jun 18, 2023 · 2 shares · 472 followers View post →
Sosa Chávez. ºLº
@esc_x1s · X

RT @damned_poet: @pictoline El experimento fue en niñas de 7 a 12 años. No en adultos Seltzer, L. J., Ziegler, T. E., & Pollak, S. D. (20…

May 7, 2021 · 1 share · 373 followers View post →
Carlos Allende (Carlos Allende González, Ph.D.)
@damned_poet · X

@pictoline El experimento fue en niñas de 7 a 12 años. No en adultos Seltzer, L. J., Ziegler, T. E., & Pollak, S. D. (2010). Social vocalizations can release oxytocin in humans. Proceedings of the Royal Society. B, Biological Sciences, 277(1694), 2661-2666. https://t.co/DbCzzEUREg

May 7, 2021 · 44 likes · 1 share · 411 followers View post →
NNYÜ Psikoloji Kulübü
@nnyupsikoloji · X

Kaynak: https://t.co/iMiUEsRv9Z

Oct 4, 2020 · 2 likes · 190 followers View post →
KevinKeay&LNSF
@LNSFSydney · X

RT @sirileknes: A timely (not new) paper suggesting that hearing one's mother's voice over the phone is nearly as soothing (#cortisol, #oxy…

Mar 25, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,011 followers View post →
Siri Leknes
@sirileknes · X

A timely (not new) paper suggesting that hearing one's mother's voice over the phone is nearly as soothing (#cortisol, #oxytocin) as meeting her in person. I worry about the group differences evident *before* the social interaction though ⏬ https://t.co/TUPDS17xwo https://t.co/kfAjT3pmgc

Mar 25, 2020 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 3,164 followers View post →
cow boi
@dafernador · X

@fift_munch @lamaarh_ @Produkteef Et si tu veux des documents d'études en veux tu en voici Différence HF https://t.co/W0Mosw0hWk Ocytocine et affection mère-enfant https://t.co/crn6FmZSlD

Jul 2, 2019 · 80 followers View post →
Rock Mada
@RackMada · X

מסקנת החוקרים היא ששיחת הטלפון גורמת לאותו אפקט כמו חיבוק של האם!> למאמר המלא: https://t.co/QGEJxtapYY

Feb 28, 2019 · 1 like · 36,581 followers View post →