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Testosterone and dominance in men.

A Mazur1, A Booth

  • 1Public Affairs Program, Syracuse University, NY 13244, USA. amazur@maxwell.syr.edu

The Behavioral and Brain Sciences
|March 31, 1999
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High testosterone levels in men are linked to dominant and antisocial behaviors. Testosterone also responds to social competition, rising in winners and falling in losers, suggesting a reciprocal relationship.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Endogenous testosterone (T) is associated with dominance behaviors in men.
  • Dominance can manifest as aggression, antisocial actions, or rebellion.
  • Testosterone levels fluctuate in response to social competition and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between testosterone and dominance behaviors.
  • To compare basal and reciprocal models explaining testosterone's influence on behavior.
  • To examine the role of testosterone in divorce using longitudinal data.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal data collection from Air Force veterans over a decade.
  • Measurement of endogenous testosterone levels at four distinct time points.

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  • Analysis comparing basal and reciprocal models for testosterone-behavior relationships.

    • Main Results:

    • Testosterone levels predict dominant and antisocial behaviors.
    • Testosterone increases during competition and differs between winners and losers.
    • A reciprocal model better explains the dynamic relationship between testosterone and behavior over time.

    Conclusions:

    • Testosterone influences behavior, and behavior, in turn, affects testosterone levels.
    • The reciprocal model offers a more comprehensive understanding of testosterone's role than a basal model.
    • These findings have significant sociological implications for understanding male behavior.