When Saying "Sorry" Isn't Enough: Is Some Suicidal Behavior a Costly Signal of Apology?

Human Nature Vol/Iss. 29(115) Springer Published In Pages: 1-25
By Syme, Kristen L., Hagen, Edward H.

Hypothesis

There will be evidence of the Costly Apology Model in most sampled cultures.

Note

"Supporting the CAM, transgressions, punishment, and shame were associated with suicidal behavior in 58.5%, 47.2%, and 34% of cultures in our sample"

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Binomial Generalized Linear Mixed Effects ModelPartially SupportedUNKNOWNUNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
SuicideDependentSuicide
Costly Apology Elements (See table 1)IndependentOffenses And Sanctions, Suicide