Is It Good to Cooperate? Testing the Theory of Morality-as-Cooperation in 60 Societies
Current Anthropology • Vol/Iss. 60(1) • University of Chicago Press • • Published In • Pages: 47-69 •
By Curry, Oliver Scott, Mullins, Daniel Austin, Whitehouse, Harvey
Hypothesis
Dividing disputed resources will be considered morally good instead of bad and observed across cultures.
Note
The cooperative behavior of dividing resources was considered positive yet observed in less than 25% of societies.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN | Not Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Moral Valence | Dependent | Mutual Aid, Ethics |
| Dividing Disputed Resources | Independent | Exploitative Activities, Mutual Aid, Social Relationships And Groups |