A new study reveals that children experience a significant increase in oxytocin levels after interacting with dogs, enhancing social bonding and emotional expression.
The study provides compelling evidence that both familiar and unfamiliar dog interactions elevate oxytocin levels in children, improving their social and emotional development.
Led by Gitanjali E. Gnanadesikan, researchers measured oxytocin concentrations from saliva and urine before, during, and after children's play sessions with dogs.
This research is groundbreaking in demonstrating that dog interactions can have a substantial positive impact on children's oxytocin levels compared to solitary play.
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