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
The scope of customary sharing would be broader geographically and socially with more resource stress.
Note
Due to limited beyond-household food sharing information, coders examined the following OCM variables: daily routine (512), household (592), and community structure (621). Additionally, coders examined the following variables for limited beyond-household labor sharing information: 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 | Not 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 |