While the subjects didn't report a reduction in perceived loneliness, perceived stress, or quality of life, they did report a reduction in acute feelings of loneliness - a narrow distinction, but one that was clearly tantalizing to the researchers.
The psychological intervention was associated with a reduced perception of stress and an improvement in general loneliness in all treatment groups, which was still visible at the follow-up examination after three months.
subjects dosed with the hormone had an easier time connecting with others during group therapy sessions in which they were enrolled. Oxytocin was able to strengthen the positive relationship with the other group members and reduce acute feelings of loneliness right from the start.
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