review · 2012 · en
Psychosocial and Psychophysiological Effects of Human-Animal Interactions: The Possible Role of Oxytocin
Beetz A, Uvnas-Moberg K, Julius H, Kotrschal K
Frontiers in Psychology
Evidencia · SeminalOpen Access
Síntesis
Review of 69 studies on human-animal interaction: contact with dogs reliably reduces cortisol and blood pressure, increases oxytocin, and supports attachment and prosocial behavior; effects strongest with pre-existing bond.
Etapas
transversal
Dominios
animal-assisted, stress, attachment
Tags
oxytocin · human-animal-interaction · dog · stress-reduction · cortisol
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