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A meta-analysis of testosterone studies in humans by Archer 2 also reveals a consistent association between testosterone levels and various measures of dominance, especially when the actorвЂ™s status is challenged. Eisenegger, Haushofer, and Fehr 6 contend that testosterone promotes status- and dominance-seeking motives in human social interaction, and thus plays an important role in modulating behaviour in status hierarchies. What is commonly agreed among behavioural endocrinologists is that testosterone is related to sensitivity to status-related cues 2, 3, 4, 5. While the mechanisms through which testosterone functions in animals have been well documented 1, the effects of testosterone on human social behaviour are not fully understood. Testosterone is a steroid hormone associated with aggression and dominance both in animals and humans. Our results suggest that testosterone may enhance socially dominant behaviour among high-status persons, but strategic submission to seniority among lower-status persons. Conversely, higher testosterone among the lower-status participants was associated with higher acquiescence. The results showed that, among the most senior participants, higher testosterone was associated with lower acquiescence. We analysed participantsвЂ™ acquiescence (how much more they offered beyond the lowest offer they would accept). Opponents were anonymised but of known seniority.

Participants played a series of one-shot Ultimatum Games (UG) both as proposer and responder.

Here, we explored the relationship between pre-existing social status and salivary testosterone level among members of a rugby team at a Japanese university, where a strong seniority norm maintains hierarchical relationships.

This possibility has not been tested in a population whose members are known to vary in social status. However, recent research suggests that testosterone enhances strategic social behaviour rather than dominance seeking behaviour. Endogenous testosterone promotes behaviours intended to enhance social dominance.

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