Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Eric Wood writes about college mental health and emerging adults The "alpha male" theory largely originated from David Mech’s ...

Reality TV drama, masculinity influencers and viral podcast clips might seem like separate cultural moments. But experts say ...

The term "alpha male" has been used to describe everything from CEOs to dating personalities. But a new scientific study suggests dominance might not be as natural as we've been led to believe. The ...

A few things come to mind when we imagine the alpha male type. They're the ones calling the shots, who get all the girls. But there's a downside to being a strong and powerful alpha stud—at least if ...

Observations of “alpha male” behavior among apes — including some of humans’ closest relatives in the animal kingdom — have helped shape the archetype of the dominant male into a controversial ...

The term "alpha" is derived from animal behavioral studies where the "alpha" is the leader and most dominant one of the pack. In modern society, the alpha male is categorized as a man who exhibits ...

It's not uncommon to be drawn to the leader of the pack Alpha males are often seen as powerful leaders, but their behavior ...

There's a downside to being a powerful alpha male -- at least if you're a baboon. Studies show that despite their high rank, the No. 1 males in baboon society are also some of the most stressed out, ...