The moderating role of an oxytocin receptor gene polymorphism in the relation between unsupportive social interactions and coping profiles: Implications for depression

The moderating role of an oxytocin receptor gene polymorphism in the relation between unsupportive social interactions and coping profiles: Implications for depression

Oxytocin is a hormone that is thought to influence prosocial behaviors and may be important in modulating responses to both positive and negative social interactions. Indeed, a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) of the oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) has been associated with decreased trust, empathy...

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Main Authors: Opal Arilla Mcinnis, Robyn Jane McQuaid, Kimberly eMatheson, Hymie eAnisman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:
Depression
Oxytocin
social interaction
coping
polymorphism
social support
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01133/full

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