RELACIÓN ENTRE TESTOSTERONA Y VIOLENCIA EN ADULTOS: EL ESTADO ACTUAL DE LA CUESTIÓN

Luis Moya-Albiol

Miguel Ángel Serrano Rosa

ABSTRACT

Testosterone is the main hormone related to aggression and violence in social contexts. Animal studies support this relationship but the evidence in human beings is weak. The aim of this revision is to offer an updated view of the current state of this relationship, focusing mainly on adult human beings. First of all, a description of animal investigation will be reported, basically in rodents. After this, human being studies will be explained, especially in adult population. Finally, we will conclude it offering future lines of investigation that could be useful in studies applicable to our society.