Early life adversity disrupts adult social reward motivation
Margie C. Stricklin, Judy E. Nyakoa, Kevin M. Mesape, Moushmi S. Bhat, Siarra S. Rolle, Debra A. Bangasser, Amelia Cuarenta
This study shows that early life adversity selectively reduces adult social reward motivation in rodents without affecting sucrose reward motivation.
bioRxiv · Jul 22, 2026 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition