Social isolation induces sexually aggressive behaviour in male Wistar rats
This study underscores the critical impact of stress and social isolation on sexual aggression, providing valuable insights into possible neurobiological underpinnings of sexual violence. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for developing effective interventions to mitigate the consequences of sexual aggression.
Authors
- Thando W. Shabangu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2140-9433)
- Jacqueline S. Womersley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9731-4505)
- Sian M. J. Hemmings (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8461-1017)
- Lihle Qulu-Appiah
- Mbiydzenyuy Elvis Ngala
Institutions
- South African Medical Research Council (ZA)
- Stellenbosch University (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Neuroscience
- Published
- 2025-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12868-025-00932-0
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 9.75