Psychosocial and Psychophysiological Effects of Human-Animal Interactions: The Possible Role of Oxytocin

Animal assistance in treatment, education and nursing care has increased significantly in the past few decades. Today, the value of animal intervention [AAI including animal intervention therapy (AAT) and activities]] is widely recognized. Given the rapid development of practice of AAI, research on evaluating the influence of AAI and the fundamental influence of human-animal interaction (HAI) and its mechanism research seems to be delayed. But there are quite a few scientific literature on this subject. However, as this situation is dispersed in many magazines and fields, the overall outlook is limited. Below we will outline the research to evaluate the impact of AAI and pet breeding according to specific scientific standards. Furthermore, we propose a common underlying mechanism for most of the positive effects of HAI: its role in oxytocin system activation and social stress regulation. This system may be directly related to many of the observed physiological effects of HAI and may be indirectly related to other (primarily psychological) effects. Therefore, we provide a coherent theoretical system for integrating various endocrine, psychophysiological and psychosocial effects of HAI found in various studies. In addition, it provides an educated outline of the scientific record of HAI, a very popular topic in general literature, including initial guesses of the basic mechanisms including the oxytocin system (eg Olmert, 2009).

Let us begin our theoretical foundation from examining the literature on the influence of HAI. And then briefly outline the oxytocin system and its psychophysiological effects. We propose that the release of oxytocin (OT) may help explain many of the effects of HAI recorded in research records included in our review.

Halle's research shows that, like humans, oxytocin plays an important role in social interactions and parental behaviors. Of course, oxytocin does not function by itself. Its release and action are dependent on many other neurochemicals, including endogenous opioids and dopamine. Of particular importance for social integration is the interaction between oxytocin and the related peptide vasopressin. Oxytocin- and vasopressin-regulated systems are sometimes unnecessary. Both of these peptides involve actions that require male or female social participation, such as stuffing a baby. For example, oxytocin and vasopressin receptors must be blocked in voles to induce a significant reduction in social participation between adults or adults and infants. Blocking only one of these two receptors does not preclude social methods and exposure.

Let us begin our theoretical foundation from examining the literature on the influence of HAI. And then briefly outline the oxytocin system and its psychophysiological effects. We propose that the release of oxytocin (OT) may help explain many of the effects of HAI recorded in research records included in our review.

Psychosocial and psychophysiological effects of human-animal interactions: possible effects of oxytocin

Active people - animal interactions are associated with changes in physiological variables of humans and animals, including reduced subjective psychological stress (fear, anxiety) and elevated levels of oxytocin in the brain. It is scientifically proven that these biological responses have a measurable clinical effect. Over the past four years, HABRI has been in the three major categories of child and child health and development, healthy aging, and mental health and wellness, about 2 million to explore the benefits of human-animal interaction We funded the dollar research project. HABRI Central, online database of HABRI, collection, selection, archive of related people - research and information on animal bond science with more than 28,000 resources