The neuropeptides Oxytocin, which among many other psychological constructs like social behaviour, maternal care, trust, social memory, face recognition, stress reactivity in social situations, is claimed to be involved in attachment. From an empirical point of view, only little is known about the manner people experience bonding processes and about the function of specific neuropeptides during these processes. Among other hormones and neurotransmitters oxytocin could be a candidate playing an important role, which is engaged in the endo- crinological modulation during these processes.
The presentation is showing new results related to oxytocin and attachment and additionally tries to find connectivity with the topic of bonding psychotherapy. It also shortly reintroduces results from research concerning oxytocin and bonding.
