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Oxytocin rises in soccer contests among the Tsimane (Level A1) — a screenshot of a video game

Oxytocin rises in soccer contests among the TsimaneCEFR A1

13 May 2026

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Adapted from U. Zurich, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Mathieu Stern, Unsplash

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  • Oxytocin is a hormone in the body.
  • Researchers watched local soccer matches with players.
  • They took samples from the players before games.
  • Oxytocin levels rose after some matches.
  • The rise was biggest with familiar rivals.
  • Oxytocin also rose when teams were outsiders.
  • Men showed changes but women showed none.
  • Women had higher starting levels sometimes.
  • The study cannot say why this happened.
  • The work came from a university research team.

Difficult words

  • oxytocin — A body chemical linked to social feelings.
  • hormone — A chemical made in the body.
  • researcher — A person who studies and tests things.
    Researchers
  • rival — A person or team you compete against.
    rivals
  • sample — A small part taken for a test.
    samples

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Discussion questions

  • Do you watch soccer matches?
  • Have you ever played on a team?
  • Would you give a sample for a study?

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