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 ...

The concept of the alpha male was first suggested in 1970 to explain the organization of wolves in a pack. But wildlife research biologist David Mech, who coined the term, never intended for "alpha ...

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