#Socialfeedback

A groundbreaking study published in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging has revealed that testosterone significantly increases men’s sensitivity to social feedback, reshaping how they experience moment-to-moment self-esteem. The findings promise fresh insights for understanding self-worth, mental health, and social behavior, with potential implications for treatment approaches that resonate in Thai society and beyond (psypost.org).

A team of international scientists set out to unpack testosterone’s intricate role in influencing not just the overall sense of self-worth—what psychologists call “trait self-esteem”—but the more fleeting, variable feelings of self-value known as “state self-esteem.” The research matters deeply for Thai readers, as cultural norms around masculinity, social acceptance, and mental health coverage intersect with emerging scientific understanding, and because mental health struggles linked to low self-esteem, especially among young men, are increasingly noted across Thailand (WHO).

A new study in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging shows that testosterone makes young men more responsive to social feedback. Positive reactions boost self-esteem more, while negative feedback causes sharper declines. The research highlights how biology and social context interact to shape mood and behavior, with potential relevance for mental health strategies in Thailand.

Researchers recruited 120 healthy men aged 18–26 in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. After applying testosterone gel or a placebo, participants waited to reach peak hormone levels and then completed a realistic social-evaluation task. They crafted profiles that 184 supposed strangers would review, receiving a mix of approval, disapproval, and neutral feedback. In reality, feedback was pre-programmed to test responses to different social signals.

A groundbreaking study has found that testosterone intensifies young men’s emotional reactions to social approval and rejection, reshaping how moment-to-moment self-esteem is formed. The research, published in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, sheds new light on the psychological effects of this hormone, offering insights relevant both to mental health treatment and to understanding male vulnerability to social evaluation (PsyPost).

This discovery matters for Thai readers because self-esteem and mental health issues, particularly among men, are pressing concerns in Thailand’s rapidly changing society. In a culture where social harmony and hierarchical relationships often play a central role, understanding how testosterone shapes self-confidence and social behavior may help families, educators, and healthcare professionals better support young Thai men facing emotional challenges.

A new study reveals that testosterone intensifies young men’s emotional responses to social approval and rejection, influencing how self-esteem fluctuates with daily interactions. Published findings in scientific journals highlight the nuanced role of biology in mood and social behavior, offering fresh angles for mental health treatment and youth support. In Thailand, where social harmony and hierarchical relationships shape everyday life, these insights are especially relevant for families, educators, and healthcare professionals guiding young men through emotional challenges.