Effects of Parental Divorce in Childhood

A new study from Baylor University found that children whose parents divorce while they are young have lower levels of oxytocin as adults when compared to those whose parents remained married.

Oxytocin is often called the "love hormone" because it allows people to bond with others. Oxytocin plays a critical role in forming attachments in marriage and family. These low oxytocin levels very well could cause these children to have trouble forming attachments later in life.