Oxytocin and social norms reduce xenophobia
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 - 10:02
in Psychology & Sociology
How can xenophobia be reduced and altruism strengthened? Researchers have shown in a new study that the bonding hormone oxytocin together with social norms significantly increases the willingness to donate money to refugees in need, even in people who tend to have a skeptical attitude towards migrants.