The many faces of oxytocin: implications for psychiatry.
Quick Facts
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)
- Authors:
- Zik, Jodi B, Roberts, David L
- Database ID:
- RPEP-02855
Evidence Hierarchy
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Cite This Study
https://rethinkpeptides.com/research/RPEP-02855APA
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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