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  • Long-term oxytocin administ...
    Bernaerts, Sylvie; Prinsen, Jellina; Berra, Emmely; Bosmans, Guy; Steyaert, Jean; Alaerts, Kaat

    Psychoneuroendocrinology, 04/2017, Volume: 78
    Journal Article

    Highlights • We examined effects of multiple-dose intranasal oxytocin (OT) on attachment. • State and Trait attachment were assessed before and after two-week OT administration. • OT treatment decreased attachment avoidance and increased attachment toward peers. • Participants with less secure peer attachment showed most pronounced OT effects. • OT treatment was also associated with changes in mood