Differential effects of multiplex and uniplex affiliative relationships on biomarkers of inflammation.

ABSTRACT: Social relationships profoundly impact health in social species. Much of what we know regarding the impact of affiliative social relationships on health in nonhuman primates (NHPs) has focused on the structure of connections or the quality of relationships. These relationships are often quantified by comparing different types of affiliative behaviors (e.g., contact sitting, grooming, proximity) or pooling affiliative behaviors into an overall measure of affiliation. However, it is unclear how the breadth of affiliative behaviors (e.g., how many different types or which ones) a dyad engages in impact health and fitness outcomes. We used a novel social network approach to quantify the breadth of affiliative relationships based on two behaviors: grooming and sitting in contact.

SUBMITTER: Vandeleest JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11949109 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature