The many faces of oxytocin: implications for psychiatry.

Zik, Jodi B et al.·Psychiatry research·2015·
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Quick Facts

Study Type
Not classified
Evidence
Not graded
Sample
Not reported

What This Study Found

Oxytocin has multifaceted effects on social cognition, showing potential to improve social deficits in psychiatric disorders while possibly exacerbating social biases. Moderating factors influence whether oxytocin's effects are positive or negative, suggesting tailored approaches are necessary for therapeutic use.

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How They Did This

This study is a literature review examining recent findings on oxytocin's effects on social cognition and behavior, focusing on its implications for psychiatric disorders and the role of moderating factors.

Why This Research Matters

Understanding oxytocin's dual effects is crucial for developing targeted psychiatric treatments that enhance social functioning without unintended negative consequences.

What This Study Doesn't Tell Us

The review does not present new experimental data and the evidence strength and study types are not specified, limiting definitive conclusions.

Trust & Context

Original Title:
The many faces of oxytocin: implications for psychiatry.
Published In:
Psychiatry research, 226(1), 31-7 (2015)
Database ID:
RPEP-02855

Evidence Hierarchy

Meta-Analysis / Systematic Review
Randomized Controlled Trial
Cohort / Case-Control
Cross-Sectional / ObservationalSnapshot without intervening
This study
Case Report / Animal Study
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RPEP-02855·https://rethinkpeptides.com/research/RPEP-02855

APA

Zik, Jodi B; Roberts, David L. (2015). The many faces of oxytocin: implications for psychiatry.. Psychiatry research, 226(1), 31-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2014.11.048

MLA

Zik, Jodi B, et al. "The many faces of oxytocin: implications for psychiatry.." Psychiatry research, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2014.11.048

RethinkPeptides

RethinkPeptides Research Database. "The many faces of oxytocin: implications for psychiatry." RPEP-02855. Retrieved from https://rethinkpeptides.com/research/zik-2015-the-many-faces-of

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