Muhammed Jimoh Saka
Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, NigeriaPublications
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Research Article
Gender Related Relationships Among Salivary Cortisol and Testosterone Hormones and Self-Esteem and Aggressiveness in University Students
Author(s): Muhammed Jimoh Saka, Sikiru Abayomi Biliaminu, Emmanuel Oladipo Sanni, Jibril Imran, Imoleayo Oyeniran Oluwatosin and Senol Dane*
Introduction: In animals, there is a strong positive relationship between testosterone and aggression. However, in humans, especially in adolescents, reports are less consistent. This study aims to investigate the gender related relationships among salivary cortisol and testosterone hormones and self-esteem and aggressiveness in university students. Materials and Method: A total of 91 Nigerian university students were involved in the study. Participants were 23 men and 68 women who were 17-25 years of age. Salivary assay of cortisol and testosterone were done using Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay Kits. The Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale was used to screen for self-esteem. Aggression scale was used to assess the points associated with aggressiveness. Results: Men had higher salivary cortisol, testosterone levels and .. Read More»