The neurobiology of pair bond formation, bond disruption, and social buffering.
Enduring social bonds play an essential role in human society. These bonds positively affect psychological, physiological, and behavioral functions. Here, we review the recent literature on the neurobiology, particularly the role of oxytocin and dopamine, of pair bond formation, bond disruption, and social buffering effects on stress responses, from studies utilizing the socially monogamous prairie vole (Microtus ochrogaster).
Behavioral Science Department, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT 84057, USA. Electronic address: Lieberwirth.c@gmail.com.
Claudia
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Lieberwirth
Department of Psychology and Program in Neuroscience, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306, USA.
Zuoxin
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Wang
D000818:Animals; D003411:Arvicolinae / Q000502:physiology; D004298:Dopamine / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D009446:Neurobiology / Q000639:trends; D010121:Oxytocin / Q000502:physiology*; D010152:Pair Bond
D010121:Oxytocin; D004298:Dopamine