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Study Reveals Hormones Shape Adolescent Trust Dynamics

7/27/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Beijing Normal University reveals the intricate dance of hormones in shaping trust among adolescents aged 10-14. Researchers discovered that these young individuals tend to trust friends over strangers, with impulsivity playing a key role. Notably, cortisol influenced trust through impulsivity, while testosterone boosted strategic trust, especially in boys, shedding light on adolescent social dynamics.

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A groundbreaking study from Beijing Normal University reveals the intricate dance of hormones in shaping trust among adolescents aged 10-14. Researchers discovered that these young individuals tend to trust friends over strangers, with impulsivity playing a key role. Notably, cortisol influenced trust through impulsivity, while testosterone boosted strategic trust, especially in boys, shedding light on adolescent social dynamics.