Dataset on genetic and physiological adults׳ responses to social distress

Andrea Bonassi, Tommaso Ghilardi, Anna Truzzi, Ilaria Cataldo, Atiqah Azhari, Peipei Setoh, Kazuyuki Shinohara, Gianluca Esposito*

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Abstract

Both expectations towards interactions with conspecifics, and genetic predispositions, affect adults׳ social behaviors. However, the underlying mechanisms remain largely unknown. Here, we report data to investigate the interaction between genetic factors, (oxytocin receptor (OXTR) and serotonin transporter (5-HTTLPR) polymorphisms), and adult interactional patterns in shaping physiological responses to social distress. During the presentation of distress vocalizations (cries of human female, infants and bonobos) we assessed participants׳ (N = 42 males) heart rate (HR) and peripheral nose temperature, which index state of arousal and readiness to action. Self-reported questionnaires were used to evaluate participants’ interactional patterns towards peers (Attachment Style Questionnaire, Feeney et al., 1994 [1]), and the quality of bond with intimate partners (Experiences in Close Relationships Scale, Fraley et al., 2000 [2]). To assess participants׳ genetic predispositions, the OXTR gene (regions rs53576, and rs2254298) and the 5-HTTLPR gene (region SLC6A4) were genotyped. The data set is made publicly available to enable critical or extended analyzes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)742-748
Number of pages7
JournalData in Brief
Volume13
Early online date25 Jul 2017
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2017
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Adult interaction
  • Gene*environment
  • Oxytocin receptor gene
  • Physiological responses to social distress
  • Social abilities

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General

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