The Role of Alcohol and Steroid Hormones in Human Aggression

Pahlen, Bettina von der

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“…Thus research has suggested that cortisol levels are related to particular clinical features,27 but the findings have been conflicting 28,29. For example, while cortisol has been associated with SUDs30 and aggressiveness,31 the associations have been largely inconsistent 28,29. Suicidal behaviours have also been linked to high levels of cortisol,32,33 whereas impulsivity has been linked to low levels.…”

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“…Testosterone, too, has been found to be a factor in aggression31,34–36 and antisocial behaviour,35,37 but no one-to-one relation between higher testosterone levels and aggression has been demonstrated 29. According to some authors, testosterone may be more closely related to dominant behaviour than to aggressiveness 36.…”

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“…Further, research has suggested an association between estradiol and certain clinical disorders and symptoms observed in inmates, such as aggressiveness,29,37 SUD,40 and BPD 41. However, few studies have explored the link, and the results have been inconsistent.…”

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“…DHEA has been found to be involved in aggressiveness,29 SUD,43 and suicidal behaviour,44 but its precise function remains unclear 45,46…”

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Objective:Borderline and antisocial personality disorders (PDs) share common clinical features (impulsivity, aggressiveness, substance use disorders [SUDs], and suicidal behaviours) that are greatly overrepresented in prison populations. These disorders have been associated biologically with testosterone and cortisol levels. However, the associations are ambiguous and the subject of controversy, perhaps because these heterogeneous disorders have been addressed as unitary constructs. A consideration of profiles of people, rather than of exclusive diagnoses, might yield clearer relationships.Methods:In our study, multiple correspondence analysis and cluster analysis were employed to identify subgroups among 545 newly convicted inmates. The groups were then compared in terms of clinical features and biological markers, including levels of cortisol, testosterone, estradiol, progesterone, and sulfoconjugated dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA-S).Results:Four clusters with differing psychiatric, criminal, and biological profiles emerged. Clinically, one group had intermediate scores for each of the tested clinical features. Another group comprised people with little comorbidity. Two others displayed severe impulsivity, PD, and SUD. Biologically, cortisol levels were lowest in the last 2 groups and highest in the group with less comorbidity. In keeping with previous findings reported in the literature, testosterone was higher in a younger population with severe psychiatric symptoms. However, some apparently comparable behavioural outcomes were found to be related to distinct biological profiles. No differences were observed for estradiol, progesterone, or DHEA-S levels.Conclusions:The results not only confirm the importance of biological markers in the study of personality features but also demonstrate the need to consider the role of comorbidities and steroid coregulation.

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“…Inclusive, os transtornos de personalidade agressiva têm sido explicados pela presença de altos níveis de testosterona no organismo (Pahlen, 2005). Isto porque o aumento nas concentrações da testosterona interfere no metabolismo de outros hormônios ligados à resposta fisiológica que dispara reações com maior nível de alerta.…”

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Distintos enfoques sobre esteroides anabolizantes: riscos à saúde e hipermasculinidade

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Abordam-se dois enfoques sobre o uso de esteroides anabólicos androgênicos (EAA): o primeiro encontra-se na literatura biomédica, centrada em seus efeitos na saúde de homens jovens; o segundo refere-se aos próprios usuários, focalizando os aspectos socioculturais do consumo. Foi utilizada metodologia qualitativa a partir da análise de dois tipos de material: (i) artigos da área biomédica; (ii) material de pesquisas realizadas entre 2001 e 2004, incluindo etnografia e entrevistas semiestruturadas com 19 homens praticantes de jiu-jítsu no Rio de Janeiro. Os resultados indicam um descompasso entre o enfoque biomédico, que condena o uso considerado não terapêutico de EAA e as representações e práticas dos usuários que recorrem a essas substâncias com o objetivo de aprimoramento da força e da musculosidade. Conclui-se que a relação entre o consumo de substâncias anabolizantes e a construção social da masculinidade precisa ser mais estudada no âmbito da saúde pública.

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Role of Alcohol and Sex Hormones on Human Aggressive Behavior

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Research and Perspectives in Endocrine Interactions

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The Role of Alcohol and Steroid Hormones in Human Aggression

Cited by 15 publications

References 217 publications

Male Inmate Profiles and Their Biological Correlates

Male Inmate Profiles and Their Biological Correlates

Distintos enfoques sobre esteroides anabolizantes: riscos à saúde e hipermasculinidade

Role of Alcohol and Sex Hormones on Human Aggressive Behavior

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