Oxytocin and the Biopsychology of Performance in Team Sports
Joint Authors
Timmermans, Erik J.
Pepping, Gert-Jan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Little is known about the biopsychological underpinnings of expert performance in team sports.
In this paper we show that there is a vast support for oxytocin as a neuropeptide involved in the encouragement of important processes linked to greater team performance in sport.
We argue that oxytocin is related to biopsychological processes aimed at convergence of emotions and moods between people, and in doing so it is a critical neuropeptide involved in the shaping of important team processes in sport such as trust, generosity, altruism, cohesion, cooperation, and social motivation, and also envy and gloating.
Future research should examine the role of oxytocin in these essential components of sport performance.
In particular, the link between oxytocin, emotional contagion and the cultivation of experiences of positive emotions is a worthwhile line of investigation for sport participation and development as well as high performance in sport.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pepping, Gert-Jan& Timmermans, Erik J.. 2012. Oxytocin and the Biopsychology of Performance in Team Sports. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481309
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pepping, Gert-Jan& Timmermans, Erik J.. Oxytocin and the Biopsychology of Performance in Team Sports. The Scientific World Journal No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481309
American Medical Association (AMA)
Pepping, Gert-Jan& Timmermans, Erik J.. Oxytocin and the Biopsychology of Performance in Team Sports. The Scientific World Journal. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481309
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-481309