Sexual selection under parental choice: the role of parents in the evolution of human mating

Evolution and Human Behavior Vol/Iss. 28 Published In Pages: 403-409
By Apostolou, Menelaos

Hypothesis

In hunting and gathering societies, parents arranging a marriage will look for a hardworking spouse for their child (407)

Note

In 20 cases (45.5%), when choosing a son-in-law, parents look for someone who is hardworking and a good provider. In 22 cases (75.9%), when choosing a daughter-in-law, parents looks for someone who is hardworking (407).

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
UNKNOWNUNKNOWNUNKNOWNUNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Hardworking Spouse, Quality Desired In SpouseUNKNOWNNONE
Hunter-gatherersCombinedNONE