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Is testosterone linked to human aggression? A meta-analytic examination of the relationship between baseline, dynamic, and manipulated testosterone on human aggression.
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Several discussions highlight the weak correlation between testosterone and aggression, with posts stating things like, 'baseline testosterone shared a weak but significant association with aggression' and 'the link has been exaggerated.' The tone reflects a desire for more clarity on the complexity of aggression, with comments like 'it's a natural tendency' emphasizing the multifactorial nature of aggressive behaviors beyond biological determinism.
Many discussions express a level of agreement with the article's central thesis while acknowledging that the relationship between testosterone and aggression is nuanced and not overly simplistic.
Participants show a high level of interest, with ongoing discussions exploring various facets of the topic, indicating the relevance of the research.
While some posts refer to the article in a critical manner, others provide deeper insights, sharing additional literature and postulations, leading to moderate engagement.
Users perceive the findings from the publication as impactful, especially regarding societal conversations around aggression and hormonal influences, though they also stress the study's limitations.
Abstract in brief
- Testosterone is often linked to aggressive behavior, but the evidence is mixed in humans, with most studies showing weak correlations between baseline testosterone and aggression.
- The meta-analysis suggests a stronger relationship in men compared to women, and changes in testosterone levels during specific situations are more strongly associated with aggression.
- These findings indicate that while testosterone does have some links to aggression, other factors like sex and offender status also play significant roles in understanding this relationship.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyRebuttal 5 – Testosterone “Men are more likely to commit acts of sexual violence because testosterone makes people more aggressive.” Response The link between testosterone and aggression has been greatly exaggerated. 19/30 https://t.co/XNvwCPHjHB https://t.co/dh8rw8njFh
Cuando te pones a comparar, resulta que en general, los cambios en la testosterona tienen efectos muy débiles en los comportamientos agresivos en hombres cis y aún menores en mujeres https://t.co/9GZDOVRU5w
Fuente: https://t.co/47VzJJS12X
Y en concordancia con lo anterior, el trabajo nos dice que la testosterona no es estática, fluctúa en respuesta a las señales del #entorno (ambiente, educación y cultura). Por tanto, la relación testosterona-agresión está en dependencia del contexto.
@Rohan65336929 @FuckoBucko1 @PunishedLink This is not really true https://t.co/pwdWgTpIHH https://t.co/ftWakYNclQ https://t.co/v48W8oWU9q https://t.co/Y5QYWHYqJz
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Testosterone and Aggression: An Analytical Perspective on Dosing
Testosterone is often linked to aggressive behavior, but evidence is mixed. This video explores the relationship between testosterone levels and aggression, particularly noting stronger correlations in men and the…
The Complex Role of Testosterone in Human Behavior
This video explores the nuanced relationship between testosterone and aggression, highlighting that while testosterone is often associated with aggressive behavior, the evidence shows weak correlations in humans…
@Pilxuu @inquisiteur77 @MayCntnPeanuts @Thisisthedebut @Griknotte La source : https://t.co/8o8AV63zS8
@FoxLaw10 @picotop You can continue to believe your bias or do some research. EOM https://t.co/zQMV1UTM0b
RT @Faktantarkast10: @KellyRek3 @Roy_Cam True ✅️. In men, testosterone correlates positively with aggression. The correlation is not stro…
RT @Faktantarkast10: @KellyRek3 @Roy_Cam True ✅️. In men, testosterone correlates positively with aggression. The correlation is not stro…
@KellyRek3 @Roy_Cam True ✅️. In men, testosterone correlates positively with aggression. The correlation is not strong, though. Violence has many contributing factors. https://t.co/sGe40Q4jbg
RT @Gelandin1: Rebuttal 5 – Testosterone “Men are more likely to commit acts of sexual violence because testosterone makes people more aggr…
@Facu1378837 @pitch_Pancito @Jonathan5008 @_fisuras Me hace gracia porque en toda la conversación tú afirmas pero no demuestras… ah y otra cosa, esto no va de ganar… pero si así lo ves… gano yo! https://t.co/sz8ePRlCbR
RT @Gelandin1: Rebuttal 5 – Testosterone “Men are more likely to commit acts of sexual violence because testosterone makes people more aggr…
RT @Gelandin1: Rebuttal 5 – Testosterone “Men are more likely to commit acts of sexual violence because testosterone makes people more aggr…
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31785281/ www.scientificamerican.com/article/stra...
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@fedtanyl @sciencefandom There’s actually scant of evidence for testosterone fueling aggressive behaviors in humans, at least if we’re “tesotsterone causes aggressive behavior.” https://t.co/6iTmNOOiR1 This study is enlightening https://t.co/JqqITOXYz2
@luxciferos @Sasah91216727 @meiyokhaos https://t.co/ssKxgzCzCO Um pra você tbm: there's evidence that testosterone indeed drives aggression in some species, but causal evidence in humans is generally lacking and/or-for the few studies that have pharmacologically manipulated testosterone concentrations-inconsistent
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31785281/ quick search rendered this. I am not fluent in the jargon to understand much of it. My skills lie elsewhere.
@MrMortuus @assassinARTEM1 Чого не можу? Як нєхуй дєлать лол. Єбало на огляд прикладеш до реплаю? https://t.co/PokNukLmbJ https://t.co/ldhzlq82t4
@vivsenepravi @BigggO866884 @JeanTourloop @NqqbletJ @Slatzism @JakeQ787 @Tishbite7085 @JackBean23 https://t.co/J7zpXTJeav https://t.co/V4dWBENV7u
The link is stronger in males: Baseline testosterone is positively (but weakly) correlated with human aggression. The relationship between baseline testosterone and aggression is significantly stronger in male vs. females samples. From this meta analysis: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31785281/
@hamdham0 @Khaled_Pill https://t.co/m5dAYOH5QO تفضل يلا باي
@Mati_Acosta_ @chilled_boy @p4nchota Verdadero. https://t.co/AzNXqEmL7u
@ninapaley https://t.co/RsPoL6gEak https://t.co/F83P9ka6zz Another study finds the ratio between LH (luteinizing hormone) and testosterone can influence level of sexual aggression. https://t.co/q9h9Poft84
@Mentos44576430 @GrandKhryu @jellyeohwa Мды? https://t.co/dRoTpyT418
@KedzierskiMarc https://t.co/D1WKgwUmVv
@stevefrwessex @SuperSpurs1961 @BBCNewsnight Testosterone: https://t.co/WQGDGOGTVB
@Disgustipated7 @AmandaBrohman Det är en knivig fråga. Det finns en korrelation mellan män med högt testosteron och hög aggressivitet, men de "akuta" nivåernas effekt verkar mycket mer oklara. För den som ids, tex: https://t.co/GViYJXgk6U
@MACHINEHERALDIC @spargles Interesting. While I cannot claim "testosterone causes aggressive behaviour", a newer study finds: "Baseline testosterone shared a weak but significant association with aggression... [an effect] stronger and significant in men (Geniole SN et all. 2020) https://t.co/4aw6lda44I
@CFembojcik72559 @msvetov в исследовании об этом не сказано, там сказано что есть слабая корреляция а еще больше исследований показывают корреляцию между тестостероном и агрессией - и мало того, куда более высокую у мужчин (у которых значительно больше Т) https://t.co/e1kNIi4jTS
@climatepaige physical violence is a testosterone trait women have testosterone too, though not as much men https://t.co/0Q8vi7FHFL
@Naguoki_DD @CiudadanO_O lo de la testosterona es una correlación pero no hay pruebas que tenga una relación directa con la impulsividad o agresividad. https://t.co/JRLagRadBd
RT @Gelandin1: Rebuttal 5 – Testosterone “Men are more likely to commit acts of sexual violence because testosterone makes people more aggr…
RT @Gelandin1: Rebuttal 5 – Testosterone “Men are more likely to commit acts of sexual violence because testosterone makes people more aggr…
@slowtaencing @moxamusa000 @HickensDaniel @BobanSveti @unwoundagain Men's testosterone only explains half a percent of their aggression. (r^2 = 0.005041, r=0.071) https://t.co/DqY7gEgJPo It's a natural tendency. But it is massively amplified multiple times over by social factors.
RT @Gelandin1: Rebuttal 5 – Testosterone “Men are more likely to commit acts of sexual violence because testosterone makes people more aggr…
RT @Gelandin1: Rebuttal 5 – Testosterone “Men are more likely to commit acts of sexual violence because testosterone makes people more aggr…
Testosterone levels fluctuate with environmental challenges Animal studies show that high testosterone causes aggression This is why we need equitable societies where everyone's needs are met! It will reduce the hormone effects that cause aggression https://t.co/ip0qF2leSJ
@solid_globe1 @GillesDeleuze17 https://t.co/aIXYpEEctk "The causal effects of testosterone on human aggression were weaker yet, and not statistically significant".
RT @Gelandin1: Rebuttal 5 – Testosterone “Men are more likely to commit acts of sexual violence because testosterone makes people more aggr…
RT @Gelandin1: Rebuttal 5 – Testosterone “Men are more likely to commit acts of sexual violence because testosterone makes people more aggr…
Rebuttal 5 – Testosterone “Men are more likely to commit acts of sexual violence because testosterone makes people more aggressive.” Response The link between testosterone and aggression has been greatly exaggerated. 19/30 https://t.co/XNvwCPHjHB https://t.co/dh8rw8njFh
@virtuallydusk "Baseline testosterone shared a weak but significant association with aggression, an effect that was stronger and significant in men, but not women. Changes in testosterone were positively correlated with aggression in men but not women" https://t.co/LZCvbMOya9
@PahkaSikala @HenriLindroos @JuhaSaari4 https://t.co/4PuR1IZDAv
@5Rocketeer6555 African males have more testosterone than europens males. They nearly alway take the first aggressive move. Roll in packs. They swarm and seem to lose their minds once it kicks off. Head stomping seems to be common. https://t.co/7gD0UN5lPi
@lasulja Droge so pain all over. https://t.co/0mTRx7y2Np
@BerrySweetSugar @kvj515151 @FenwickDragon @datepsych https://t.co/qE7EpuUV6a
@Beeg_Boy_ @ceremonioushurt It explains less than 1% of aggression, around half a percent. (r^2 = 0.005041, r=0.071). https://t.co/DqY7gEhhEW
@PepePoloid @JaneWShark @debatni_denik https://t.co/eUZMITWFiW Drtiva vetsina z nas ma testosteron tak nizkej, ze jsme agresivni leda za klavesnici.
@MACHINEHERALDIC @Punishedmyfren @CrissArtDump @hollowearthterf I prefer the results of a high quality meta-analysis, rather than cherry picking one study with just n=120. "Baseline testosterone shared a weak but significant association with aggression ... stronger and significant in men but not women..." https://t.co/uc6Mq6b55y
RT @Mylestring: Cuando te pones a comparar, resulta que en general, los cambios en la testosterona tienen efectos muy débiles en los compor…
RT @grisasexual: Fuente: https://t.co/47VzJJS12X
RT @grisasexual: Fuente: https://t.co/47VzJJS12X
Fuente: https://t.co/47VzJJS12X
@AndrewCicchett1 @Smultronnos It's not. The testosterone theory of crime was popular during the 50s. And it was a total mess. Here's a recent meta-analysis: https://t.co/dLIhbuWBTY https://t.co/0eIhfMCglO
@KetoBeejay @JEverettLearned Testosterone causing aggression in men is a myth https://t.co/sBcpnNejnN
@SillyDumbCat https://t.co/eBpBTcuHnS One paper on aggression and testosterone
@NataliaTaffarel @LeooHeredia @CreoSerHipster @MerGarza @muamuaisondu No hay ;) https://t.co/oytwwx2r8K
@queenofsheba03 @internationalm It's not an "aggressive hormone". https://t.co/aiNoNT8doJ https://t.co/cW2SiGv9JV
@Mphala12 @StanDPM30 @TanguyLacr0ix @MOJoh90 Baseline testosterone shared a weak but significant association with aggression (r = 0.054, 95% CIs [0.028, 0.080]), an effect that was stronger and significant in men (r = 0.071, 95% CIs [0.041, 0.101]), but not women (r = 0.002, 95% CIs [-0.041, 0.044]). https://t.co/xLpQLgi5HP
RT @AnthropoGux: Y en concordancia con lo anterior, el trabajo nos dice que la testosterona no es estática, fluctúa en respuesta a las seña…
RT @AnthropoGux: Y en concordancia con lo anterior, el trabajo nos dice que la testosterona no es estática, fluctúa en respuesta a las seña…
RT @AnthropoGux: Y en concordancia con lo anterior, el trabajo nos dice que la testosterona no es estática, fluctúa en respuesta a las seña…
Y en concordancia con lo anterior, el trabajo nos dice que la testosterona no es estática, fluctúa en respuesta a las señales del #entorno (ambiente, educación y cultura). Por tanto, la relación testosterona-agresión está en dependencia del contexto.
@DanCamp87 @KatyMontgomerie @StoicalSophist @BadMedicalTakes https://t.co/bQdIHTimAl https://t.co/MGbSIplU0s https://t.co/7etVXAwnAT https://t.co/GLeEGuu3s2 Guess science isn't real?
RT @parker_fitness: テストステロンは攻撃性を上昇させるといわれていますがこれは”超単純な理論”に基づいています。 2020年のレビューによると実際テストステロンと攻撃性との間には非常に弱い関係性しか示さなかった https://t.co/Hct2np0x…
テストステロンは攻撃性を上昇させるといわれていますがこれは”超単純な理論”に基づいています。 2020年のレビューによると実際テストステロンと攻撃性との間には非常に弱い関係性しか示さなかった https://t.co/Hct2np0xAG
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@EnjoyerOfCereal @paulg @cremieuxrecueil This is the biggest meta-analysis on the topic and it explicitly doesn't find a causal relationship between aggression in humans and T, only a very weak association: https://t.co/t07s4l3v5v
@dreamcoined @BabalooMagoo https://t.co/AIPQ1lsgmr Very great read btw.
@Cosmodogbro @MadainKeith @KatyMontgomerie Testosterone is linked with aggression. https://t.co/C0o5hytgiJ
@Schmutzie_ https://t.co/gw9GCXPN96 https://t.co/e2uxUEEhZA
@felix_sull51985 @yrusoblu @EliErlick It simply isn’t. This is a meta analysis of T levels in relation to aggressive behavior. It shows a lack of sufficient evidence for a causal link between T levels and aggression. https://t.co/5XG7h56fa4
@RattyHenley @JuliaHB1 Synthetic testosterone given to women induces and increases aggression. Stop reading op-eds. Read studies for science. https://t.co/VxeIQx8GzG https://t.co/CqtSp9ftBk
@AlexVerseput @lukedsimmons I'm glad you enjoyed it! Mostly went with aggression because its the most common language in the literature - for example: https://t.co/9zapvyBP6z
@hot_diggity_d @moveincircles @VICENews @unherd Women are also steeped in testosterone. It doesn't do what you think it does. https://t.co/y8HLtFqSuw
@wire_hangovers It's a really weak association with less explanatory power than pop sci would have you believe https://t.co/q2TRaJFgpr
@Entovaa @quantaxtrep @carcosacosmos @PunishedLink Testosterone's correlation with aggression in men is r = 0.071. So baseline testosterone accounts for about 0.5% of aggression in men. https://t.co/DqY7gEhhEW
@Rohan65336929 @FuckoBucko1 @PunishedLink This is not really true https://t.co/pwdWgTpIHH https://t.co/ftWakYNclQ https://t.co/v48W8oWU9q https://t.co/Y5QYWHYqJz
The strongest study to date is a recent meta-analysis of 14 experimental trials, finding that TRT did not significantly change aggression overall. https://t.co/Uak3DLQVnE
@Schrottgottomat @CauzAndrea @Seetje_B @EMMA_Magazin Sorry falsche Studie. Hier die Meta Analyse der Studien. https://t.co/bUWY0OsxST
@LazKedisi @bellatrixbegins Bilimsel bir çalışmaya göre agresifliğin veya şiddet eğilimli olmanın testesteron seviyesi ile doğrudan bir bağlantısı istatistik olarak yok. https://t.co/GdqpQT5FE5
@PoliticalBearly Not really https://t.co/zedGdL6Rrg https://t.co/JVBefPnH2G https://t.co/xOHo2BOoQZ https://t.co/iaKlSE9l5p
RT @Mylestring: Cuando te pones a comparar, resulta que en general, los cambios en la testosterona tienen efectos muy débiles en los compor…
RT @Mylestring: Cuando te pones a comparar, resulta que en general, los cambios en la testosterona tienen efectos muy débiles en los compor…
RT @Mylestring: Cuando te pones a comparar, resulta que en general, los cambios en la testosterona tienen efectos muy débiles en los compor…
RT @Mylestring: Cuando te pones a comparar, resulta que en general, los cambios en la testosterona tienen efectos muy débiles en los compor…
RT @Mylestring: Cuando te pones a comparar, resulta que en general, los cambios en la testosterona tienen efectos muy débiles en los compor…
RT @Mylestring: Cuando te pones a comparar, resulta que en general, los cambios en la testosterona tienen efectos muy débiles en los compor…
Cuando te pones a comparar, resulta que en general, los cambios en la testosterona tienen efectos muy débiles en los comportamientos agresivos en hombres cis y aún menores en mujeres https://t.co/9GZDOVRU5w
RT @pedrosanchau: @JeremieNaudeFR @NatSchirvel Par exemple, on attend toujours après une cinquantaine d'années une preuve de la causalité e…
@JeremieNaudeFR @NatSchirvel Par exemple, on attend toujours après une cinquantaine d'années une preuve de la causalité entre agression et testostérone par exemple. https://t.co/VuyNgh5prT
@dr_l_alexandre @Enthoven_R https://t.co/x9VxBIcr0k
Is testosterone linked to human aggression? A meta-analytic examination of the relationship between baseline, dynamic, and manipulated testosterone on human aggression - PubMed https://t.co/hmIbvS8yWt
@rpascualverdu Datos INE: https://t.co/MTslsONNYK (pulsar en consultar todo) Estudio más importante y riguroso hasta la fecha sobre correlación a violencia con testosterona (hay muchos más, todos llegan a la misma conclusión): https://t.co/OsNjNhJ7hd
@ThetaParadox @kaikenlaista @jiimiettinen @SarasvuoJari Tai sitten ymmärrän sen oikein. ”Baseline testosterone shared a weak but significant association with aggression” (miehillä). Paremman tutkimuksen saa esittää. https://t.co/miWmWK147P
@Hogarchism @Steve10mo1966 @davontae234a Baseline testosterone shared a weak but significant association with aggression - but it doesn't "cause" it or anything, it's just weakly but significantly associated with it... https://t.co/FqAQfNeXZK
@yatangaku @dubi_alex @Leonie_Pique_ @brutofficiel @lucilepeytavin Oh, une méta analyse qui dit le contraire, comme c'est dommage. https://t.co/LB5Bi19FCT
@JeanTes19359377 @dubi_alex @Leonie_Pique_ @brutofficiel @lucilepeytavin Ben si, désolé. https://t.co/LB5Bi19FCT
@MALI4NTEO @AlertaNews24 Changes in T were positively correlated with aggression (r = 0.108, 95% CIs [0.041, 0.174]), an effect that was also stronger and significant in men (r = 0.162, 95% CIs [0.076, 0.246]), but not women (r = 0.010, 95% CIs [-0.090, 0.109]). https://t.co/LaA9nU1VFm
@Lesieu Este es el abstract, pero falta el paper de 21 páginas. https://t.co/yMsnmLaDdH
@Passie_Kracht @esjayXX ... and there are also studies in men/women, here's a meta-analysis: https://t.co/7mHw2Rw0zQ
@Alexandernewry @TarynDeVere https://t.co/K7D3nKFuJB this one, to start, which is way more recent than yours.
Is testosterone linked to human aggression? A meta-analytic examination of the relationship between baseline, dynamic, and manipulated testosterone on human aggression But unwise to take these findings at face value due to measurement issues https://t.co/qmcsO2XkSe https://t.co/xKqQOkOjMh
@ojstupidfried @sncrlynotsorry https://t.co/Q3b40QAlKh
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