Front Ecol Evol October 2017 PMID 29682503

Imaging, Behavior and Endocrine Analysis of "Jealousy" in a Monogamous Primate.

Nicole Maninger, Sally P Mendoza, Donald R Williams, William A Mason, Simon R Cherry, Douglas J Rowland, Thomas Schaefer, Karen L Bales

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The overall digital discussions show enthusiasm for the research, with comments like 'excited by this research' and references to future work, reflecting genuine curiosity and acknowledgment of its significance. The tone varies from interest to active engagement, especially when mentioning related neural and hormonal mechanisms, but generally refrains from intense debate or critical analysis.

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Abstract in brief

  • Specific brain regions, including parts of the septum and cingulate cortex, showed increased activity during jealousy, while the right medial amygdala showed decreased activity; hormone levels of testosterone and cortisol were also higher during these situations.
  • These findings help us understand the neural and hormonal mechanisms underlying jealousy and social bonding in primates, shedding light on the evolution of monogamous behaviors and emotional responses.]

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Mil Kio
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في الرئيسيات عندما يرى الذكر الانثى مع ذكر يرتفع مستويات التستيرون و الاكتوسيين في الدم ويزداد نشاط الحصين الذي يرتبط بالذكريات و الاميغديلا بالخوف و القشرة الحزامية بالألم عاطفي . بالأحرى يشعر الذكر بالغيرة الجنسية ما يؤدي إلى ممارسة حراسة الشريك . https://t.co/9Ci5UB5Qca

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Wonderer
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@Gasssim You may find this piece, and the studies cited in it, interesting! https://t.co/8nuMlTW97S

Dec 19, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 141 followers View post →
Dr. Jessica Giddens DNP (nurse)
@DrJGiddensRN · X

I am excited by this research. I can honestly say jealousy is not an emotion I strongly experience, nor have I ever… #autism #neurodiversity ⁦@AutismAdulthood⁩ ⁦@Autism⁩ ⁦⁦@AutismSociety⁩ ⁦@Spectrum⁩ ⁦@UCDavisHealth⁩ https://t.co/miD8DSAsUw

Sep 16, 2023 · 2,754 followers View post →
Гасим
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RT @SudaniSci: @Gasssim You may find this piece, and the studies cited in it, interesting! https://t.co/8nuMlTW97S

Dec 19, 2020 · 1 share · 1,887 followers View post →
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@faweio1980 @danaearb @PSlCOLOGO https://t.co/hOTbRhSU8r

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The Love Consortium
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11. Emotions / Affect (Jealousy) https://t.co/bkjHNCzJvz (with more work on the way from @Paupie )

Dec 6, 2021 · 611 followers View post →

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Mil Kio
@KiolMil3050 · X

في الرئيسيات عندما يرى الذكر الانثى مع ذكر يرتفع مستويات التستيرون و الاكتوسيين في الدم ويزداد نشاط الحصين الذي يرتبط بالذكريات و الاميغديلا بالخوف و القشرة الحزامية بالألم عاطفي . بالأحرى يشعر الذكر بالغيرة الجنسية ما يؤدي إلى ممارسة حراسة الشريك . https://t.co/9Ci5UB5Qca

Apr 17, 2025 · 4 likes · 672 followers View post →
Dr. Jessica Giddens DNP (nurse)
@DrJGiddensRN · X

I am excited by this research. I can honestly say jealousy is not an emotion I strongly experience, nor have I ever… #autism #neurodiversity ⁦@AutismAdulthood⁩ ⁦@Autism⁩ ⁦⁦@AutismSociety⁩ ⁦@Spectrum⁩ ⁦@UCDavisHealth⁩ https://t.co/miD8DSAsUw

Sep 16, 2023 · 2,754 followers View post →
The Love Consortium
@LoveConsortium · X

11. Emotions / Affect (Jealousy) https://t.co/bkjHNCzJvz (with more work on the way from @Paupie )

Dec 6, 2021 · 611 followers View post →
Paco C Pons
@PacoCPons1 · X

@faweio1980 @danaearb @PSlCOLOGO https://t.co/hOTbRhSU8r

Sep 7, 2021 · 805 followers View post →
Гасим
@Gasssim · X

RT @SudaniSci: @Gasssim You may find this piece, and the studies cited in it, interesting! https://t.co/8nuMlTW97S

Dec 19, 2020 · 1 share · 1,887 followers View post →
Wonderer
@Sudani25899 · X

@Gasssim You may find this piece, and the studies cited in it, interesting! https://t.co/8nuMlTW97S

Dec 19, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 141 followers View post →
Eric Adams
@EricAda37852248 · X

Imaging, Behavior and Endocrine Analysis of “Jealousy” in a Monogamous Primate https://t.co/nCuMnbkIgH

Sep 28, 2019 · 37 followers View post →