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Dominance and testosterone in women
1Department of Health Psychology, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92-019, Auckland, New Zealand. vj.grant@auckland.ac.nz
Biological Psychology
|July 28, 2001
Summary
Higher dominance in young women is linked to increased serum testosterone levels. This study explored the relationship between psychological dominance and a key androgen hormone.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Endocrinology
- Human Behavior
Background:
- Dominance is a key aspect of social behavior.
- Testosterone, an androgen hormone, is associated with assertive behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between self-reported dominance and serum testosterone levels in young women.
Main Methods:
- Fifty-two young women participated in the study.
- The Simple Adjective Test was used to measure dominance.
- Serum testosterone levels were quantified via blood assay.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant positive correlation was observed between dominance scores and testosterone levels (t-test P<0.008).
Conclusions:
- Higher levels of dominance in young women are associated with higher circulating testosterone.
- This finding suggests a potential hormonal influence on dominance traits in this demographic.