In this chapter, we review research on the neuroendocrinology of close relationship
processes, with a focus on human romantic relationships and in the context of parenthood …

In this section we summarize two sets of theories are useful for conceptualizing father-
hormone research. First, we summarize life history theory, parental investment theory, and …

Research on the associations between hormones and human partnering represents an
exciting advance in understanding human behavior, relationships, and sexuality. We review …

Research on testosterone has long been dominated by a focus on “high testosterone”
behaviors, such as aggression, competition, and dominance. The vast majority of this work …

Social neuroendocrinology is the study of social behaviors and hormones, using ultimate
(evolutionary) and proximate (mechanistic) considerations, alongside social context. In this …

In this paper we provide a critical review of research concerned with social/environmental
mechanisms that modulate human neuroendocrine function. We survey research in four …

Despite progress in understanding the social neuroendocrinology of close relationship
processes, most work has focused on negative experiences, such as relationship conflict or …

Testosterone is thought to be positively associated with “mating effort”, or the initiation and
establishment of sexual relationships (Wingfield et al., 1990). Yet, because testosterone is …

This chapter discusses the endocrine regulation of sexuality within the context of human pair
bonding. The ovarian hormones that generate cycle phase shifts in nonhuman females' …

In this chapter, I survey testosterone (T) and diversity in adult human partnering, with
attention to considerations about diversity and how various empirical findings bear on …