October 2019 PMID 31728399

Oxytocin and early parent-infant interactions: A systematic review.

Naomi Scatliffe, Sharon Casavant, Dorothy Vittner, Xiaomei Cong

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across 5 sources since Jan 2024

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What people are saying

Discussions generally express support and fascination with the research on oxytocin, using words like 'beautiful system' and emphasizing its biological and social significance, which reflects a high level of interest and moderate engagement. The tone is positive, highlighting the potential for nurturing behaviors to foster strong bonds, which suggests perceived impact was moderate to high but mainly philosophical rather than practical.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree with the importance of oxytocin in parent-infant bonding, as seen in comments highlighting its role and the positive effects of nurturing behaviors.

InterestHigh interest

The topic of oxytocin and early bonding appears highly engaging, with posts emphasizing its significance and calling the research 'beautiful' and 'important.'

EngagementModerate engagement

Many participants referenced biological processes and implications, such as the system of nurturing and social bonding, indicating a moderate level of thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts suggest that understanding oxytocin's role could influence parenting and social interactions, but the discussions mainly celebrate the concept rather than proposing concrete changes in behavior or policy.

Abstract in brief

  • Oxytocin, often called the hormone of attachment, is linked to early parent-infant interactions, with studies showing that contact like play and skin-to-skin contact can increase oxytocin levels in both parents and infants, promoting bonding.
  • Higher oxytocin levels in mothers and fathers are associated with more affectionate and stimulatory behaviors during interactions, and increased oxytocin during skin contact suggests it plays a key role in developing strong parent-infant attachments.
  • The review highlights that oxytocin influences early bonding through complex neurobiological, genetic, and social factors, emphasizing its critical role in fostering healthy parent-infant relationships.

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@avabit · X

@ok_im_merging @leshkatyphus Верно. Но материнский окситоцин, вызывающий психологическую привязанность к младенцу, зависит от поведения младенца (.https://t.co/B6zLWIjVW2). Ясно, что этот гормональный mind control не из культуры альтруизма возник. Да и Тёмная Триада зависит от генов (https://t.co/a8D7mR0Y6s)

Oct 14, 2024 · 1 like · 123 followers View post →
Christian Genco
@cgenco · X

Moms get oxytocin from nurturing their kids and dads get oxytocin from playing with their kids: https://t.co/WmB44oUUj0 What a beautiful system: kids get a person in their lives chemically motivated to make sure their needs are met and another to make them capable. https://t.co/8kJeHxk6A7

Jan 4, 2024 · 2,526 followers View post →

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Колготки Трандуила
@avabit · X

@ok_im_merging @leshkatyphus Верно. Но материнский окситоцин, вызывающий психологическую привязанность к младенцу, зависит от поведения младенца (.https://t.co/B6zLWIjVW2). Ясно, что этот гормональный mind control не из культуры альтруизма возник. Да и Тёмная Триада зависит от генов (https://t.co/a8D7mR0Y6s)

Oct 14, 2024 · 1 like · 123 followers View post →
Christian Genco
@cgenco · X

Moms get oxytocin from nurturing their kids and dads get oxytocin from playing with their kids: https://t.co/WmB44oUUj0 What a beautiful system: kids get a person in their lives chemically motivated to make sure their needs are met and another to make them capable. https://t.co/8kJeHxk6A7

Jan 4, 2024 · 2,526 followers View post →