A hormonal approach to anti‐social behaviour

ConclusionsWe replicated findings of diurnal testosterone deficiencies among men with psychopathy and ASPD, but we were unable to differentiate patients groups from each other or from the hospital employees on cortisol measures. This suggests a case for more research with more diverse comparison groups and more differentiation of personality traits before drawing definitive conclusions about distinctive hormonal patterns among men with psychopathy, as external environmental variables may prove more influential than previously suspected. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health - April 1, 2015 Category: Criminology Authors: Max M. Loomans, Joke H. M. Tulen, Yolanda B. Rijke, Hjalmar J. C. Marle Tags: Original Article Source Type: research