In the case of males, it is unlikely to be related to dominance but rather to social bonding or gaining sexual experience.

"If everyone really hates this one person, it becomes the basis of social bonding for the rest of the group."

Open only to those in year 7 it involved a coach journey to Scotland and a week of activities and social bonding.

Fitness programs are promoted through various games to reduce addictions and to promote social bonding.

Eating together can act as social bonding; sharing food reinforces community and is often celebratory.

Users generally value both the information and the social bonding they receive from such a community.

"It is also a great opportunity for social bonding."

Although their social bonding is not well known, they nest in pairs and are thought to be monogamous.

Would charcoal have interfered with the process of social bonding?

How can any relevant conclusion be drawn from such a vague system of social bonding?