People who use steroid drugs to get stronger tend to become more aggressive, and this matches what other studies have found before.
Claim Language
Language Strength
association
Uses association language (linked to, correlated with)
The claim uses the phrase 'is associated with,' which indicates a statistical relationship without implying causation, placing it in the 'association' category.
Context Details
Domain
exercise_science
Population
human
Subject
Anabolic androgenic steroid use in strength athletes
Action
is associated with
Target
elevated aggressiveness
Intervention Details
Gold Standard Evidence Needed
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Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
Personality profile of men using anabolic androgenic steroids.
This study found that strength athletes who use steroid drugs are more aggressive than those who don’t, which matches what other studies have found — so yes, steroids are linked to higher aggression.