Elife January 2019 PMID 30681410

Oxytocin promotes coordinated out-group attack during intergroup conflict in humans.

Hejing Zhang, Jörg Gross, Carsten De Dreu, Yina Ma

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The overall tone reflects deep curiosity and analytical engagement, with discussions referencing the study’s core finding that oxytocin facilitates coordinated aggressive behaviors toward out-groups, which prompts debates about human nature, trust, and societal implications. For example, commenters describe it as 'a neurochemical that promotes hostility,' and some go further to suggest it could be used to manipulate social dynamics, exemplified by phrases like 'oxytocin is the mobbing hormone' and questions about banning it. The tone varies from scientific curiosity to concern about social consequences, highlighting the complex perception of the research's significance.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The majority of discussions acknowledge the findings but do not strongly agree or disagree, with some posts questioning the implications or raising concerns about potential misuse.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high curiosity and engagement, frequently referencing the study and discussing its broader social implications, indicating significant interest.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many comments delve into interpretations of the research, with some referencing specific aspects like the role of oxytocin in promoting out-group hostility or questioning the ethical and societal consequences.

ImpactModerate impact

While some discussions consider the potential influence of these findings on understanding human behavior or policy, others are more skeptical, leading to a perception of moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates how oxytocin influences group coordination and attack strategies during intergroup conflicts, revealing that oxytocin helps groups organize their contributions more effectively over time.
  • Oxytocin was found to decrease individual contributions to attacks but improve the timing and coordination of attacks within the group, leading to more profitable outcomes without necessarily promoting peace.
  • The findings suggest that oxytocin plays a role in enhancing group efficiency and coordination in conflict situations, even if it means excluding or harming outsiders.]

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Stuart Ritchie
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Nice thing about eLife is that you can see all the reviews: observe Reviewer #2 encouraging the authors to make more of their "statistically trending" (p>.05) results; they do so, calling them "marginally significant" in the revision

Feb 6, 2019 · 36 likes · 9 shares · 36,424 followers View post →
Ahzek Ahriman
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Oxytocin promotes coordinated out-group attack during intergroup conflict in humans https://t.co/E6KGe3GFxw

Aug 21, 2022 · 11 likes · 1 share · 214 followers View post →
Climate Warrior
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Oxytocin, a brain chemical long touted as promoting trust and bonding, is increasingly being shown to increase dislike of people who are not member of the in-group. Should we consider banning this dangerous hormone of xenophobia? https://t.co/RdykFQ4zlo

Feb 27, 2021 · 6 likes · 35,461 followers View post →
Adam J Calhoun
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Oxytocin promotes coordinated out-group attack during intergroup conflict in humans? https://t.co/tsM0uDEOq4 https://t.co/uEnWqnjXgz

Jan 27, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 18,068 followers View post →
Joachim Goedhart
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⬇️ This is a major #DataViz fail (source: https://t.co/BhaOpgl4HZ) Please, @eLife, let's raise the standards in data presentation https://t.co/A1AhMhdkkL

Feb 6, 2019 · 4 likes · 9,584 followers View post →
Christian Nawroth
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Oxytocin promotes coordinated out-group attack during intergroup conflict in humans https://t.co/3vlRVul2m4

Jan 28, 2019 · 4 likes · 4 shares · 5,730 followers View post →

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Oxytocin promotes coordinated out-group attack during intergroup conflict in humans https://share.osf.io/preprint/E014D-6DC-966

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Mike Thelen
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@nua_peasant This is strategic and intentional to gin up their war effort on normies Oxytocin, which they trigger with the us-us-us empathy releases dopamine but also ramps up out-group hostility. 1) https://t.co/tnZZKy6bpR 2) https://t.co/ztEN0S7REe

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降燕雪兎
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RT @NobuMifune: @nawaken ああ、でも、最近この論文が出てたのを思い出しました。これをもって攻撃が促進されるというのは個人的にはどうかと思いますが。https://t.co/pZGrueFUX7

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Nobuhiro Mifune
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@nawaken ああ、でも、最近この論文が出てたのを思い出しました。これをもって攻撃が促進されるというのは個人的にはどうかと思いますが。https://t.co/pZGrueFUX7

Sep 5, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 3,183 followers View post →
Hirotaka Imada
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Zhang et al. (2019). Oxytocin promotes coordinated out-group attack during intergroup conflict in humans https://t.co/BzSnexnIJF

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Dr. Benjamin Kondraki
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@motusalt Cf. https://t.co/17CnShu3n4

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peace_thru_victory
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“#Intergroup conflict contributes to #human discrimination and #violence, but persists because individuals make costly contributions to their group’s #fighting capacity.” Just read this 2019 neuro study that’s also a 2023 survival guide. https://t.co/XMRmHPUBey

Jan 27, 2023 · 553 followers View post →
Hirotaka Imada
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Oxytocin promotes coordinated out-group attack during intergroup conflict in humans https://t.co/afJKSlC4Go

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Raph Dun
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RT @unboundexile: Oxytocin promotes coordinated out-group attack during intergroup conflict in humans https://t.co/E6KGe3GFxw

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Ahzek Ahriman
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Oxytocin promotes coordinated out-group attack during intergroup conflict in humans https://t.co/E6KGe3GFxw

Aug 21, 2022 · 11 likes · 1 share · 214 followers View post →
Dr. Jessica Giddens DNP (nurse)
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Jane Norton
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@EBernsteinWSJ @PsyPost BUT...in some individuals increased oxytocin fuels feelings of distrust of others. Think about Uncle Fred who's always treated you with love and kindness...but when an immigrant family moves in next door, he's all about calling ICE. https://t.co/vCKxNjJpln

May 9, 2022 · 1,890 followers View post →
Climate Warrior
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Oxytocin, a brain chemical long touted as promoting trust and bonding, is increasingly being shown to increase dislike of people who are not member of the in-group. Should we consider banning this dangerous hormone of xenophobia? https://t.co/RdykFQ4zlo

Feb 27, 2021 · 6 likes · 35,461 followers View post →
bioRxiv Published
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Oxytocin promotes coordinated out-group attack during intergroup conflict in humans published as: https://t.co/mHXDuFAmqi @eLife #biorxiv

Feb 8, 2021 · 1 like · 2,910 followers View post →
Horace Juvenal
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Oxytocin is the mobbing hormone. https://t.co/5MB2RYf0qd

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Jim Holbrook
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@jimcoan @David_S_Wilson “Oxytocin promotes coordinated out-group attack during intergroup conflict in humans” https://t.co/hl0wouyWDB

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Jim Holbrook
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@RyanQasem Last one

Dec 1, 2019 · 2 likes · 191,017 followers View post →
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Kevin Mitchell
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Mick W@tson ↙️
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RT @StuartJRitchie: Nice thing about eLife is that you can see all the reviews: observe Reviewer #2 encouraging the authors to make more of…

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Stuart Ritchie
@StuartJRitchie · X

Nice thing about eLife is that you can see all the reviews: observe Reviewer #2 encouraging the authors to make more of their "statistically trending" (p>.05) results; they do so, calling them "marginally significant" in the revision

Feb 6, 2019 · 36 likes · 9 shares · 36,424 followers View post →
Joachim Goedhart
@joachimgoedhart · X

⬇️ This is a major #DataViz fail (source: https://t.co/BhaOpgl4HZ) Please, @eLife, let's raise the standards in data presentation https://t.co/A1AhMhdkkL

Feb 6, 2019 · 4 likes · 9,584 followers View post →
Erdem Pulcu
@ErdemPulcu · X

looks like an interesting paper Oxytocin promotes coordinated out-group attack during intergroup conflict in humans https://t.co/AquLwiiDDm

Jan 31, 2019 · 450 followers View post →
BiohazZzard
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https://t.co/i6CT4pyJ1n I think this is right up your alley @Neuro_Skeptic

Jan 30, 2019 · 1 like · 170 followers View post →
Daniel J Drucker
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Should you snort Oxytocin before your next game of RISK? https://t.co/ZOZkgCz2Dc

Jan 29, 2019 · 1 like · 34,689 followers View post →
Daniela Pörtl
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Stefano Kaburu
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RT @GoatsThatStare: Oxytocin promotes coordinated out-group attack during intergroup conflict in humans https://t.co/3vlRVul2m4

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Christian Nawroth
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Oxytocin promotes coordinated out-group attack during intergroup conflict in humans https://t.co/3vlRVul2m4

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Rosaura Brisuela @roswitta.bsky.social
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RT @neuroecology: Oxytocin promotes coordinated out-group attack during intergroup conflict in humans? https://t.co/tsM0uDEOq4 https://t.c…

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Adam J Calhoun
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Oxytocin promotes coordinated out-group attack during intergroup conflict in humans? https://t.co/tsM0uDEOq4 https://t.co/uEnWqnjXgz

Jan 27, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 18,068 followers View post →
マーキュリー2世
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集団間紛争の下で男性へのオキシトシン投与は攻撃への貢献を低下させ、集団内での攻撃者の貢献レベルの調整を促進。オキシトシン投与で攻撃者がライバルのこれまでの防衛を勘案し、集団内での攻撃の調整をタイムリーに行う傾向が強まり、攻撃から得られる利得が増すOxytocin… https://t.co/PpcwreQH7W

Jan 26, 2019 · 4 likes · 5,523 followers View post →
Jan Marshall
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Oxytocin promotes coordinated out-group attack during intergroup conflict in humans. All the better for scammers to cuddle up with their victims to deter family intervention? I think so... #scams #romancescams https://t.co/3Ef39x19ZV

Jan 17, 2019 · 131 followers View post →