Oxytocin Modulates the Cognitive Appraisal of the Own and Others Close Intimate Relationships.

ABSTRACT: Close and intimate relationships are important promoters of health. Oxytocin and its association with social cognition have been investigated in a large number of studies, especially highlighting the neuropeptide's involvement in attachment behavior and intimate relationships. However, mixed findings on exogenous oxytocin application have led to the focus on moderators and mediators, suggesting that the effects are depended on specific factors - namely context and salience. The objective of the current study was to assess the effect of intranasal oxytocin on social appraisal of own and others' close intimate relationship characteristics. Different characteristics of relationships, including trust or closeness, between romantic couples (unknown and own) were assessed using the Couple Apprai

SUBMITTER: Aguilar-Raab C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6646594 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature