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  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Virginia, 102 Gilmer Hall, PO Box 400400, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4400, USA. jas2222@columbia.edu

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Witnessing virtuous acts, termed moral elevation, increased breastfeeding mothers' likelihood to nurse and hug their infants. This suggests moral elevation may trigger oxytocin release, a hormone linked to bonding.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Neuroendocrinology
  • Human Behavior

Background:

  • Limited research exists on the psychological and physiological effects of witnessing virtuous actions.
  • The emotional response to witnessing good deeds is termed 'moral elevation'.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of moral elevation on mother-infant interactions.
  • To explore the potential role of oxytocin in mediating the effects of moral elevation.

Main Methods:

  • Breastfeeding mothers were exposed to either a morally elevating video or a comedy video.
  • Mother-infant interactions, specifically nursing and hugging behaviors, were observed and compared between groups.

Main Results:

  • Mothers exposed to the morally elevating video showed a greater likelihood of nursing their infants.
  • A marginal increase in hugging behavior was observed in the moral elevation group compared to the comedy group.

Conclusions:

  • Moral elevation appears to positively influence affiliative behaviors in mother-infant dyads.
  • The findings suggest that moral elevation may stimulate oxytocin release, facilitating lactation and bonding.