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From fetuses to boys to men

the impact of testosterone on male lifespan development

John A. BarryRebecca Owens

pp. 3-24

Abstract

This chapter examines the role of testosterone in the development of the physical and mental health of the male from prenatal development to adulthood. We will examine the biological pathways of testosterone and how these impact psychology (e.g. mental rotation ability) and psychopathology (e.g. autism). We explore the role of testosterone in the adult male, its relationship with traits associated with masculinity and assess whether it is fair to say that testosterone causes aggression in humans. We conclude that the view of testosterone in the social sciences needs to be refined and updated in order to recognise the importance of this sex hormone to the mental and physical health and wellbeing of males.

Publication details

Published in:

Kingerlee Roger, Seager Martin, Sullivan Luke (2019) The Palgrave handbook of male psychology and mental health. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan.

Pages: 3-24

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-04384-1_1

Full citation:

Barry John A., Owens Rebecca (2019) „From fetuses to boys to men: the impact of testosterone on male lifespan development“, In: R. Kingerlee, M. Seager & L. Sullivan (eds.), The Palgrave handbook of male psychology and mental health, Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan, 3–24.