Event Title

Romantic Partners’ Compatibility Beliefs Moderate Testosterone Reactivity to an Acute Stressor

Faculty Mentor

Elizabeth Shirtcliff

Location

Orchestra Room, Angelle Hall

Start Date

12-4-2014 10:45 AM

End Date

12-4-2014 11:45 AM

Description

Laboratory stress affects testosterone, a masculinizing, relationship-oriented and stress-responsive hormone. Previously, Iturri (2013) found relationship quality predicted lower testosterone levels and higher testosterone stress reactivity. This study further examines testosterone stress reactivity within romantic partners (N=30, age=18-25 years). Supportiveness was indexed as relationship compatibility beliefs with a romantic partner. Women had greater testosterone reactivity than men (b=.26, p<.001); individuals, especially women, with higher compatibility had significantly stronger testosterone reactivity to the stressor (b=.29, p<.0001) and faster testosterone recovery (b=-.43, p=.002). Results confirm testosterone is modulated by relationship factors and extend this observation into the acute stress setting with romantic couples.

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Romantic Partners’ Compatibility Beliefs Moderate Testosterone Reactivity to an Acute Stressor

Orchestra Room, Angelle Hall

Laboratory stress affects testosterone, a masculinizing, relationship-oriented and stress-responsive hormone. Previously, Iturri (2013) found relationship quality predicted lower testosterone levels and higher testosterone stress reactivity. This study further examines testosterone stress reactivity within romantic partners (N=30, age=18-25 years). Supportiveness was indexed as relationship compatibility beliefs with a romantic partner. Women had greater testosterone reactivity than men (b=.26, p<.001); individuals, especially women, with higher compatibility had significantly stronger testosterone reactivity to the stressor (b=.29, p<.0001) and faster testosterone recovery (b=-.43, p=.002). Results confirm testosterone is modulated by relationship factors and extend this observation into the acute stress setting with romantic couples.