Our better nature: Does resource stress predict beyond-household sharing
Evolution and Human Behavior • Vol/Iss. 39 • Elsevier • • Published In • Pages: 380-391 •
By Ember, Carol R., Skoggard, Ian, Ringen, Erik J. , Farrer, Megan
Hypothesis
Beyond-household sharing will be more habitual in societies with greater resource stress.
Note
Supported for frequent types of food and labor sharing (except for daily sharing). Limited food sharing information led coders to examine the following OCM variables: daily routine (512), household (592), and community structure (621). Also, when there was limited labor sharing information, coders examined food quest (220), annual cycle (221), animal husbandry (230), agriculture (240), exchange transactions (437), and daily routine (512).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90% Highest Posterior Density Interval | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Complexity | Control | NONE |
| Region | Control | Location |
| Resource Stress | Independent | Disasters, Gratification And Control Of Hunger, Nutrition |
| Beyond-Household Food Sharing | Dependent | Behavior Toward Non-relatives, Disasters, Eating, Gift Giving, Mutual Aid, Visiting And Hospitality |
| Beyond-Household Labor Sharing | Dependent | Cooperative Organization, Labor And Leisure, Mutual Aid |