Is the siesta an adaption to disease? A cross-cultural examination

Human Nature • Vol/Iss. 11 • Published In 2000 • Pages: 233-258 •

By Barone, T. Lynne

Abstract

This study examines the variability of siestas across cultures and considers how factors including climate, subsistence type, and disease susceptability relate to the presence or absence of siestas. The author finds a significant relationship between siestas and the presence of malaria.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Probability Sample Files (PSF)	Researchers Own

Hypotheses (3)
Hypothesis	Supported
Siestas are more likely to be present in cultures in tropical climates with high mean diurnal temperatures and high annual rainfall (239).	Not Supported
Siestas are more likely to be present in cultures that have agricultural subsistence patterns (239).	Not Supported
Siestas are more likely to be present in cultures whose members suffer from impaired health, either from disease or malnutrition (239).	Partially supported

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Is the siesta an adaption to disease? A cross-cultural examination

Human Nature • Vol/Iss. 11 • Published In 2000 • Pages: 233-258 • Cite

By Barone, T. Lynne

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (3)

Human Nature • Vol/Iss. 11 • Published In 2000 • Pages: 233-258 •