The relation between oxytocin receptor gene polymorphisms, adult attachment and Instagram sociability: An exploratory analysis
Oxytocin is a primary neuropeptide which coordinates affiliative behavior. Previous researchers pointed to the association between genetic vulnerability on Oxytocin Receptor Gene (OXTR) and environmental factors (e.g., social relationships) to comprehend social behavior. Although an extensive knowle...
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doaj-06e75381c45741e59cc9e05ba5caf58b2021-10-04T10:51:38ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402021-09-0179e07894The relation between oxytocin receptor gene polymorphisms, adult attachment and Instagram sociability: An exploratory analysisAlessandro Carollo0Andrea Bonassi1Ilaria Cataldo2Giulio Gabrieli3Moses Tandiono4Jia Nee Foo5Bruno Lepri6Gianluca Esposito7Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science, University of Trento, Rovereto, ItalyDepartment of Psychology and Cognitive Science, University of Trento, Rovereto, Italy; Mobile and Social Computing Lab, Foundation Bruno Kessler, Trento, ItalyDepartment of Psychology and Cognitive Science, University of Trento, Rovereto, ItalyPsychology Program, School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, SingaporeLee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore; Human Genetics, Genome Institute of Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeLee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore; Human Genetics, Genome Institute of Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeMobile and Social Computing Lab, Foundation Bruno Kessler, Trento, ItalyDepartment of Psychology and Cognitive Science, University of Trento, Rovereto, Italy; Psychology Program, School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore; Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore; Corresponding author.Oxytocin is a primary neuropeptide which coordinates affiliative behavior. Previous researchers pointed to the association between genetic vulnerability on Oxytocin Receptor Gene (OXTR) and environmental factors (e.g., social relationships) to comprehend social behavior. Although an extensive knowledge of in-person social interactions has been obtained, little is known about online sociability. A gene-environment perspective is adopted to examine how OXTR and adult attachment moderate Instagram behavior. The genetic factors within the regions OXTR/rs53576 (A/A homozygotes vs G-carriers) and OXTR/rs2254298 (G/G homozygotes vs A-carriers) were assessed. The Experience in Close Relationships-Revised (ECR-R) questionnaire was used to collect participants' (N = 57, 16 males) attachment with a partner. The number of posts, followed people (“followings”) and followers were obtained from Instagram, and the Social Desirability Index (SDI) was calculated as the ratio of followers to followings. Interaction effects between OXTR groups and ECR-R scores on the number of posts and SDI were hypothesized. Results showed an effect of rs53576 on the number of Instagram followings. Specifically, people with A/A OXTR/rs53576 genotype had more followings than G-carriers independent of the anxiety or avoidance felt towards their partner. These preliminary results offer insights into future investigations on social media behavior.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844021019976Gene*EnvironmentAdult attachmentClose relationshipOxytocin Receptor Geners53576rs2254298 |
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Alessandro Carollo Andrea Bonassi Ilaria Cataldo Giulio Gabrieli Moses Tandiono Jia Nee Foo Bruno Lepri Gianluca Esposito The relation between oxytocin receptor gene polymorphisms, adult attachment and Instagram sociability: An exploratory analysis Heliyon Gene*Environment Adult attachment Close relationship Oxytocin Receptor Gene rs53576 rs2254298 |
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Alessandro Carollo Andrea Bonassi Ilaria Cataldo Giulio Gabrieli Moses Tandiono Jia Nee Foo Bruno Lepri Gianluca Esposito |
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The relation between oxytocin receptor gene polymorphisms, adult attachment and Instagram sociability: An exploratory analysis |
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The relation between oxytocin receptor gene polymorphisms, adult attachment and Instagram sociability: An exploratory analysis |
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The relation between oxytocin receptor gene polymorphisms, adult attachment and Instagram sociability: An exploratory analysis |
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The relation between oxytocin receptor gene polymorphisms, adult attachment and Instagram sociability: An exploratory analysis |
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The relation between oxytocin receptor gene polymorphisms, adult attachment and Instagram sociability: An exploratory analysis |
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relation between oxytocin receptor gene polymorphisms, adult attachment and instagram sociability: an exploratory analysis |
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Oxytocin is a primary neuropeptide which coordinates affiliative behavior. Previous researchers pointed to the association between genetic vulnerability on Oxytocin Receptor Gene (OXTR) and environmental factors (e.g., social relationships) to comprehend social behavior. Although an extensive knowledge of in-person social interactions has been obtained, little is known about online sociability. A gene-environment perspective is adopted to examine how OXTR and adult attachment moderate Instagram behavior. The genetic factors within the regions OXTR/rs53576 (A/A homozygotes vs G-carriers) and OXTR/rs2254298 (G/G homozygotes vs A-carriers) were assessed. The Experience in Close Relationships-Revised (ECR-R) questionnaire was used to collect participants' (N = 57, 16 males) attachment with a partner. The number of posts, followed people (“followings”) and followers were obtained from Instagram, and the Social Desirability Index (SDI) was calculated as the ratio of followers to followings. Interaction effects between OXTR groups and ECR-R scores on the number of posts and SDI were hypothesized. Results showed an effect of rs53576 on the number of Instagram followings. Specifically, people with A/A OXTR/rs53576 genotype had more followings than G-carriers independent of the anxiety or avoidance felt towards their partner. These preliminary results offer insights into future investigations on social media behavior. |
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Gene*Environment Adult attachment Close relationship Oxytocin Receptor Gene rs53576 rs2254298 |
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